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Train/bike travel weekend

I was asking one of the Amtrak employees a question as folks were de-training and he saw me get my bike out from the luggage compartment and said, hey one of the few times that space gets used as designed. Apparently this little nook was purpose built for folding bikes.

There was a medium chance of rain for right before the for show, but then only a small chance the rest of the night. Got rained on all the way to the venue, and while it did lighten, it essentially sprinkled all night. Which might have been fine, but it was cold as well.

Opted for a lighter jacket because riding. But that proved a mistake. Wearing a cold, wet jacket all night was brutal, as I did not realize the venue was OUTDOORS. Sure, it's Austin, but an outdoor concert in February (still winter)? Temp was 40 w/38 wind-chill on arrival, not sure how low it got.

Bought a band hoodie for a new, drier layer. Helped but damage done. Plus soaked and muddied shoes. Ride back to the hostel was comfortable because riding. But my original plan of exploring downtown Austin was literally washed out. I just wanted to be back in warmth and in a bed.