Nice strong tailwind this morning made for an easy AM commute. Rainy headwind on the way home made was a little more adventurous. At least the temperatures were warm, mid to upper 60’s℉. Saddled the single speed today. That bike is a blast to ride. Good commute. Ride on. ☮

AM 40’s and PM 60’s℉. Nice. New jersey day too. Yay! The zippers on the old jersey wore out. I dropped it off by a seamstress before Christmas. Haven’t heard a thing from her. Checked on it a couple of times already. Crickets. Good commute. Ride on. ☮

Found a nice trail off of Old Trolly Rd and rode it to Ladson Rd. It parallels Chandler Bridge Creek. A nice little gem. Good afternoon spin. Ride on. ☮

Found my way out of the back of a new subdivision in Nexton which empties onto Sheep Island Rd. From there I rode, for the first time, on Haney Branch Rd. Always fun to travel new-to-me roads. Good evening spin. Ride on. ☮

Rode the Wabi Classic single speed to work. A chilly morning low of 34℉. Nice afternoon ride in the 50’s℉. Good commute. Ride on. ☮

Took a spill on a trail. Got a little too cocky on the single speed. The left brake lever took the brunt of the ground impact. The lever was pushed down as well as the handlebars. The front brake was locked up but I was able to free it. Concerned about the bike and the possibility of having to walk home I didn’t think to check for my phone which got thrown from my jacket.

The Wabi Classic continues to surprise me. The 46/18 gearing is about perfect. Getting over bridges and cutting through a headwind is tough but other than that the Wabi Classic feels really good. I’m even contemplating making this my main bike. Didn’t think I’d ever demote Old Yeller but watch out. The simplicity of the single speed is just so attractive. Fun times. There was a group of about 6 teenage motorcycle riders on the West Ashley Greenway.

On my. This is a fun bike to ride. The single speed Wabi Classic arrived yesterday. Assembled and test ridden last night. Rode it work work today. I was a little apprehensive that it might be too tough for this old man to ride. Turns out the 46/18 gearing is just about perfect for the flat lowcountry. Speedy yet not spinny. Tough up a hill but not too tough. It might be too tough in a strong headwind.

Making the most of this warm weather. Forecast a week from now is for below freezing temperatures. Installed, poorly, a saddle I had laying around last night (Specialized Elaston). Came loose riding over a rock construction entrance about 8 miles from work. Rode it in like that. Was out of the saddle a good bit. Got it sorted for my lunch ride and commute home. Good commute. Ride on. ☮

Rode down to the Ashley River. Roads were wet and it rained a little during the ride but the temperatures were in the seventies. It was all good.