Typical March weather cold windy one day, warm windy another day.  The obvious commonality is WIND.... Usually 15 mph and gusty.  Last Saturday I was able to do NE route to Magnolia (35 miler) with thoughts of going to Spring Valley (50 miler).  Alas, time was short so the shorter route was preferred.  Now for the cautionary tale.  Last week, after a weekend, trip, on my training ride in the basement my repaired/replaced right knee began to hurt.  I thought I could just ride through it but that did not happen.  I shortened the time on the trainer, iced it and hoped for the best.  Fortunately, the next two days the pain was minimal but still present.  Then the Magnolia trek.  While it was not crippling, the outdoor trip was doable but I could still feel some discomfort.  Knowing I would take another two days off I was hoping the issue would resolve.  Well, as weather would have it, my basement trainer was the option of the day.  The knee was uncomfortable but I was able to complete my workout.  After icing, I am still experiencing swelling and a bit of discomfort.  Let's see what the next two days bring.  Hopefully, it is temporary but we will see.  My 100 miler is being planned and a friend declared he would like to join me this year.  We will see.  Later