Frito Bandito rider was out in the elements today at Island Lake Recreation Area, checking to see if 10 degrees with a sub zero wind chill was "too cold." I am happy to report that it isn't too cold; and that I gave some hikers a double take as I pedaled past them with the noted face mask on.
The trails were about 80 percent non-ice with yours truly biting it on a portion of the remaining 20 percent just near the end. A well executed fall on my fanny though with no post ride aches to report.
Freeze on Snow Miser.
Trail Head
Growing up, we all lived in the myth that you should wait to swim after eating. You will DEFINITELY cramp up and be in pain. Well, my Canadian friends across the river tested that theory yesterday at the 17th annual Polar Bear Dip for Childcan, a charity for children with cancer. Lunch at 11 said the schedule with the dip at 1 PM (actually started a little after 12:30). I am happy to report there were no reported cramping episodes. Friend Jen, who partook in the dip, said lunch consisted of everyone taking swigs out of each other's flasks. A little liquid cabbage is always a nice topper before going into 34 degree water (one Celsius for our Canadian readers). 
