For several weeks now I’ve kind of been waxing rhapsodic on this blog. It’s just about time to take a “time out,” enjoy Christmas, and then get back to the core business of this blog. So for starters, let’s just assess where we are in our orbit.
As of today, Winter has begun, but it’s 87 days until Spring! The daylight hours are starting to increase a bit with each passing day. It will be a while before this effect is noticeable, but it’s hopeful.
Below, for illustration, and to help a bit with ride planning, are some data points:
Today
Sunrise: 07:38 EST
Sunset: 17:35 EST
End Civil Twilight: 18:02 EST
21 January
Sunrise: 07:40 EST
Sunset: 17:59 EST
End Civil Twilight: 18:26 EST
29 February
Sunrise: 07:70 EST
Sunset: 18:35 EST
End Civil Twilight: 19:00 EST
20 March (Vernal Equinox)
Sunrise: 07:42 EDT
Sunset: 19:50 EDT
End Civil Twilight: 20:15 EDT
Good news all around! By the end of February, usable daylight continues right up until 7:00 P.M. (Keep your lights handy and charged for a while longer yet.)
Next week, we’ll be addressing some technical issues, and soon we’ll be starting a series on Winter Training.
Upcoming: A few rides in the offing. Remember the Annual Penance Ride, on January 1st, at 0700. Starts at Bicycles Unlimited. Please go to the South Side Cycling Club Calendar for details.
And we’ll soon be posting a goodly number of rides for the upcoming year.
In the mean time, let’s all concentrate on keeping a Good Christmas, being safe, and behaving as good citizens. Do think about it.
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