New Years Eve At Patuxent

New Years Eve MTBiking at Patuxent: Happy New Year!

Even though I was in the forest, I knew that the wind chill temps would still be below freezing. This is why I decided to cycle the most arduous route at Patuxent, as this made me work harder, which in turn elevated my body temperature. In addition, I was not aware of it, but much of the trails were sticky with a top layer of moisture (mud), and this caused more drag, and made me work harder.

Because I have cycled in cold temperatures for many years, I have invested in the proper winter cycling attire. Non bulky, and non restrictive attire that keeps the heat next to the body, instead of allowing it to escape. I also wore a pair of fancy winter gloves that Franchella purchased for me as a Christmas gift. The gloves are designed specifically for photographers. They have a hidden feature that allowed me to expose just a couple of fingers instead of removing the entire glove. Hidden magnets made them snap back onto the fingers! It was a great day in the woods! If I could just cycle outside 2 times per week during winter, I might be able to ride the crazy away! 🙏🏾

This video is primarily edited for use in our home gym, so it is about 2 minutes longer than my usual videos.

Music for video: "Sneak in", by Katori Walker
"Distant Echoes", by Toby Tranter
"Plugg", by Damsonic
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