Bike Ride to Ripley, Perry, IA

 It was a cold, Saturday morning.  But, I had signed up for the ride from Perry, IA to Ripply and back. This was the 29th Bike Ride to Ripply.  The temperture was about 12 deg when I arrived in Perry.  I was dressed well for the cold.  The problem was the wind - at least 15 mph from the NNW.  We rode into the wind the whole way to Ripply.  About 4 or 5 times I was ready to call it a ride, but got a little more energy and kept at it.  I understand there were some 800 registrated riders.  Was a long day - I left from the house about 5:30am and got home 12 hours later.