Well well, it's been awhile since my last post.  Weather has been on and off.  I'm getting about 200 miles of bicycling a week outside and the rest of my riding are in my basement on my trainer.  My biking distances outside still remain around 30-35 miles per outing.  I was able to make a 40 miler to Bloomington last week and a 40 miler to Magnolia.  The good news is that Wednesday next week the temperature is going to be near 70 here in the middle of December.  20 mph winds from the south will help push me on a 50 miler to Spring Valley.  I could check but I do not think I have had an outside ride of that length that late in the year.  Must be this global warming thing but the best bet is we are having another el nino winter.  As I ride and reflect, I am reminded that still traversing those distances at my age is something to be proud of.  Which reminds me that most of my riding buddies are as old or older and are still engaged in cycling events.  They are all and inspiration for me.  Next post will not be as long between entries.