This morning was in the low 30's, but with no wind it was perfect to ride to work in.
This afternoon temperatures were clear up into the mid 60's, lots of bikes were on the trails. It was windy, but it felt great to get some vitamin D.
They were pouring concrete on the John Dietrich trail around the new Matt Talbut on the south side of the 27th St overpass.
Today's miles = 19.6 miles
Finally! For the first time in over 10 days the sun was out this afternoon and so were the outdoor lovers. The trails were busy as well as the parks. Now, get off the computer and get outside!
Today's miles riding to work and back = 19.7
Most of the barricades have been moved that were set up to keep people off the trails in the Antelope Valley Project. Work is still continuing, and there is quite a bit of debris on the paths, but being able to ride under the streets makes riding north and south fast and safe.
They'll probably block the trails off again as they have to use equipment down there, but as long as it's open, hey, why not try it out? Right now you can ride without having to stop from Devaney to Lincoln High. I love it! Today's miles riding to work and back = 19.8
Daylight savings time made getting up and going on time tuff today. The trails greeted me with a stiff headwind on the ride across town to work. But, this afternoons tailwind more than made up for it! Going South was fast and fun. I detoured to Joyride, Bike Pedalers, The Bike Rack & Cycle Works 70th St store to leave off flyers about the April 21st NSFW ride. Be sure to stop in and pick one up and take a look around. And while you are there, thank them for sponsoring the NSFW ride.
I made my way home past Holmes Lake. I can't wait to get the canoe out and do some fishing, it won't be long! Today's miles = 33.4
Went to visit family in KS over the weekend and took the Felt along.
I took some gravel and black-top roads from outside Ottawa to Centropolis and back, it was a great little ride and very scenic. Today's miles 17.9
Yesterday morning brought some very wet, slushy snow to Lincoln. My bike's slick tires are worthless in those conditions, so I played it safe and drove. This morning wasn't much better with light rain and a heavy headwind.
I hauled the bike to work and as conditions improved I was able to ride home. On the way I stopped at Pepe's and Cycle Works to drop off some NSFW flyers. I'll replenish the other sponsoring bike shops early next week. Today's miles = 11.2
A clean bike and gear doesn't last long during a week like this when it's damp every morning.
With that said, today's ride to work and back featured a beautiful morning that was highlighted by a surprise close encounter with two coons who were less than thrilled with having to share the trail with me as I rode under the 48th St. underpass.
Then, on the trip home I rode within inches of a mallard who was going for a trail-side swim.
Sure beats being stuck in traffic for an hour a day! Today's miles = 19.7
Today's commute was a refreshing ride in drizzle/light rain. Once you've rode in the rain a time or two you realize it's no big deal and like grandpa used to say "You'll dry."
It really was a nice ride. And I'll take a light spring rain over bug filled roasting hot merciless summer days anytime.
I got 19.6 miles logged on the bike going to work and back today.
Don't sit around, the ice is basically off the trails and you should be on your bike!
Now that the ice has melted off the trails (except spots in the underpasses) I'm able to sleep a little later and ride the trails both ways on the work commute. I stopped by the store on the way home and ended the day with exactly 20 miles for Monday.
