In the past couple years there seems to be an odd trend of cyclists in this area. If the weather forecasts call for precipitation, particularly in cool temperatures, one or two people ask whether a race will be cancelled because of weather. Take tomorrow's race for instance. The forecast is for low temperatures about 38 and a chance of light rain. And, maybe, some snow?

I understand not racing in accumulating snow or ice or electrical storms. We are just a bunch of minimally talented shlubs that do not need to foolishly race in dangerous conditions. But, come on people, freezing is 32 degrees. Do you really anticipate the snow, if it should even happen, to have any effect? Of course not.

Someone asked what the chances were that the race would be cancelled because of rain and wind chills in the 30s. What is the root of these thoughts? I can think of a few possibilities.

1) The internets - Back in the old days there were no emails or message boards or any fancy-schmancy electronical thingamajigs that let people express there concerns. Instead you looked out the window on race day and thought to yourself "Do I want to race in this crap today or not?"

2) Last year, we had two races that were postponed and/or cancelled. There now seems to be a thought that cancellations are not uncommon. In fact, in the previous 13 years of racing, I can think of two races that had races cut short because of lightening. That is it. No cancellations for wet roads and chilly air.

3) Back in the day, race flyers used to state that the race would be held rain or shine. I'm not sure I see that information on flyers anymore. I would have to do some research. Out of curiosity, I looked at tomorrow's race flyer and that clause was not included.

Let's toughen it up guys. Throw on some embrocation or leg warmers, an extra jersey or two, a good facial grimace and just race. Stop worrying about whether your skirt will get dirty.