As in pale white skin not darkening after hours of sunshine. 65 degrees today riding in shorts and short sleeve jersey, been that way for several days now yet a tan line has not been created. Low angle sun rays.
Yesterday was aa drive up to Flag to see a vascular DR. Venous stasis is what it is and it is what it is. Valves in my left leg have been loosing their return snap after the blood passes thru allowing pooling of blood. Compression socks, walking on uneven ground and biking cause the calf muscles to fire which enhances the return rate. Drove up I17 then back down 89A which has had some enhancements up high and then the switchbacks are still in unbroken condition. Still a beautiful drive down canyon, Beaverhead is 3853, Flag REI is 6889′. Elevation hit. Riding conditions there are not desirable. I returned to warm red rocks. I slept at the Uhaul parking ;lot last night, my in town spot permission given by owner.
Drove out to Cultural park for bfast.
Ride today was Chuck wagon from Dry creek rd. To Mescal, riding Aerie to end at Cockscomb, down Rupp to Dry Creek crossing. AZ Cypress going in other direction by mistake to Girdner back to van. Good hump. Breathing is getting shorter and shorter causing more gasping rest stops. Age.
Back into town for shower before PT on left leg twitches.
Trails are holding up.
Tomorrow is a volunteer trail work day on Hiline.
40s at night. sat is calling for 70% rain / snow then changing to sun again. Desert living.