That is, skating disguised as cycling. Who displaced southern West Virginia to north of the Arctic Circle? If we still need to keep the winter kit handy, at least can we see some Northern Lights @ night? Lots of gravel on the tombstone loop, from recent burials I guess, so went down to the PSHS track, had it all to myself, 1 person left as I arrived, & some folks parked as I was leaving, did Nascar laps in Lane 4 all in aero b/c of fierce gusts. Since no one else was there, I could keep my head way down & not keep hands near brakes. Didn't help much, felt very slow. I also think I forgot to top off the tire pressure, so that probably didn't help with the wind killing my speed, along with my dead winter legs. So slow, I got back a bit late & delayed our departure for Holly's 1-week late birthday meal @ Red Lobby. BUT, my new Oakley Rx sunglasses are great, so now I can actually read the bike computer & phone while out on a ride, (just no texting & pedaling). I have "off" next weekend, & the forecast calling for some rain & snow as of now, of course. Hopefully soon we will have lots of greenery coming on strong, warm gentle dry breezes, and have those coincide with some weekend, & maybe even weekday, time off, & I can get some Bland County riding in to make progress on 2022 in 2022. Even though those kit are UGLY this year.