Cross chaining at Giro

The cyclingnews live report of today's stage of the Giro reported a vicious case of cross chaining. According to the update posted at 17:24 CEST, Julio Pérez of Ceramica Panaria-Navigare, the stage leader at the time while attempting a late breakaway on the final climb to a mountain top finish, was using his 53x29 gear. This would be, of course, big ring in front (farthest outside), largest cog in the back (farthest inside). Completely not recommended. But since Perez is a professional I presume he just said, "Don't try this at home!"

It was only 58 at the time I headed out today with a 20 mph North wind. But upper 50s, lower 60s just happens to be a temperature range for which I have appropriate clothing absolutely nailed. It was too windy and then in an unfair twist, the wind shifted to from the West without losing any velocity. This made the ride out and part of the ride back into a very strong headwind. But the sun was out, it was a pretty day, and I was dressed appropriately. It was a hard ride but a nice ride.

Here is another pretty little spot which is not a lake. This is Willow Pond.I have checked and it is not listed on the official inventory so it is definitely not a lake. It is located across the street from the high school, behind the district offices.