I’m watching the barometer, as well as the sky. Over the last few hours it’s become overcast; and who knows when it might start to rain. According to NOAA, the barometric pressure is still high; and rain isn’t expected before tomorrow night. But as I already said who knows? After a lifetime here, I still can’t tell!

If it is going to rain, I don’t want to be out in it. Here it is, half-past noon; and the temperature is still below 40 degrees. The chill factor is still sub-freezing; and as is only too common, going for a ride on the levee would mean a headwind on the way back home.

Maybe in a few hours it will be warmer; and then I can ride. But should I use the road bike; or would the hybrid be a better choice?

With the road bike, I can get down in the drops, making riding into the wind a little less uncomfortable. On the other hand, if I use the hybrid I can have the trunk; and bring along the poncho without having a backpack along for the ride. Then, if it does start to rain, I’ll be prepared. I’ll just keep watching the barometer, and see how it goes.

Incidentally, how do I get down in the drops? Most often, I slide one hand and then the other along the handlebars until I’m holding the drops. That way I maintain contact, minimizing the risk that I’ll lose control. I still haven’t gotten around to leaning how to manage a bidon while in the drops; and a rainy ride is no time to try.