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Rain and Routes
Today was another one of those mornings where the weather radar failed me. Usually, weather radar is a valuable ride-planning tool. Today, although rain was predicted for most of the day, things looked fairly dry for my morning ride. As soon as I got on the road, though, the rain picked up, and it rained…
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New Month, New Routes
I rode 16 times in May 2012. We’re now into June. After an exceptionally warm winter and early spring, June has started off with a spell of cool weather. I’ve actually ridden with long sleeves on two mornings this week, which is almost unheard of in June. It’s not ideal weather for enjoying our newly-replastered…
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Jinx
No sooner do I brag about a “perfect April,” when the dream is crushed. Had a late-afternoon emergency at work, coupled with a hard deadline of 5:30 to get home, so I had to call for a ride. Then the next day, I had to take the car so I could retrieve my bike. So…