The office was closed today, thanks to an ice storm that knocked-out power for an estimated 300,000 people, including the office park where Mavic's U.S. headquarters is located. For me, it meant a day off I wasn't expecting. More importantly to me, my neighborhood, being about 15 miles south of the effected area, was relatively pleasant, if a bit soggy. Okay, really soggy. That wasn't going to stop me from getting a ride in, though.
After getting a few things done round the house that had gone neglected for too long, I kitted up and hit the trail for a quick loop. The trails were a series of rivulets, making the going challenging if I wasn't to end up completely soaked-through on this 46 degree day - not my idea of a good time, so I took it easy. I do enjoy slow-going on a day like today when I've pretty much got the place to myself, save for the dog-walkers near the parking lot where I would begin and end. In fact, I only crossed paths with three others on the trail, once I had left the pooches' play group behind.
My yellow shoes have seen their fair share of abuse at this point and I've got to say they're holding up well to everything I've thrown at them. The fit is great and they're incredibly stiff and stable for such a lightweight race shoe. After today's ride, though, I've got to admit that I'm really excited to get my feet into a pair of Mantras for the softer, grippier, more heavily lugged (if a bit heavier) outsole and for the included booties that will surely keep the feet warmer than the exceptionally vented Furys.
There's not anything remarkable to report, beyond that. "That" was enough to keep me satisfied on a day I otherwise could have spent in the cube farm.
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