Short Ride is better than NO Ride

[GoldOxide_imp]

My personal minimum for a ride is 30 miles, even if conditions are horrible
... hot, cold, windy, raining, snowing, dark (all part of the experience for me)...however sometimes under extenuating circumstances I don't ride that far. Like last year, I took a ride when it was -2F and I only rode 25 miles. That was plenty that day lol.

If dropping a bike off for service at my local dealer that is going to require an overnight stay, I might only get in 10 or 11 miles that day although that is pretty rare. Once a year maybe.

If I ride 300 days in a year, 297 of those rides will be over 30 miles.

I actually draw a certain line on "hot", that is, hot and profuse humidity and where traffic congestion is unavoidable. If I need to arrive somewhere (e.g. like a work place, or client) and need not smell like urinatic acid of a cyclist or runner (or some biker who may never wash their jacket/liners), and not be greased down by sweat, then the helmet/CB thing does not work. Maximum carbon footprint A/C cage is the way to go.

In regards to cold, hard rain, not a problem if part of the plan - in fact it is enjoyable away from traffic. However, I would never choose to optionally ride in such conditions if not necessary. Have well enough experience and fortunate to have the luxury to choose. Maybe more meaningful, the partner may not approve while I am still able to work.