First time ever.  I have ridden in most weather conditions. That would include high winds, rain both severe and light, high heat, cold weather and such.  Rarely have I ever not ridden due to poor weather conditions.  But, two days last week, I did not ride outside due to the amount of pollution in the air.  Thats correct, the air quality ranged from moderate to poor and as such it was recommended people with health conditions and elderly stay inside.  Well, I rode two days in that soup and could tell it was not a good idea.  Apparently the air is being polluted from the fires in Canada whose smoke is oozing into the U.S. causing bad air.  Maybe there is something to this Global warming thing.  

On another note, this is the first year I am using a front light on my bike thinking it would make me more visible to oncoming traffic.  Ha, Ha.  You silly boy.  Cars still pull head on into my land to pass another car regardless that I am in that lane.  Thought maybe a flashing front light might make me more visible.  Oh well, "and this too will pass".  Looks like it will be awhile before I make a century ride to Champaign this season for many reasons.  Not the least is that I am on a diuretic that is devestating my endurance and energy level.  Shouldn't be on it much longer so we will see.

 Well, I suppose it was bound to happen. Due to the lack of flexibility with my new knee I have changed my spinning method.  As a result, I am finally getting pain on the inside of my ankle on the right side.  Hopefully, I can ride through this but if not I will just put up with it as long as I can.  Its tough getting old I suppose.  Anyway, it's been excellent weather and biking has been great. Looking forward to some distance rides but we'll see.

 

Trying to get my stamina back.  Off the road too long. Good weather so outside ride are the rides.  To mix it up I still alternate inside rides with outside.  Unfortunately, I tried a ride into a 20 mile wind last week.  It was a disaster. I could only manage 8-9 mph.  It took the fun out of the ride so I have to be smarter about those things.  As mentioned earlier I now ride with a front flashing white light.  It didn't do much good as a car passed another into my lane.  Wonder what they are thinking because obviously see a flashing white light.  Oh well, that's how it goes.  Can't wait to do longer that 30 milers and get my mojo back.  Looks like this years cross country group have begun.  I enjoy following them as it helps recall our adventure riding across America.Later

 

Aaah.  Back outside on the road.  With the weather unseasonably warm the last week I was able to get in 3 good days of riding.  First was a short 20 miler to Eureka and back.  A short lunch with the lovely Veronica.  The next day was a 35 miler to Magnolia. A 20 mile wind at my back made for a nice ride.  Then the next day my 30 miler around the area.  Unfortunately, the weather this week is back to cool and windy so its back to the trainer in the basement.  On another note, we traded up a size to our granddaughters bike.  It looks great and she loves it.  Can't wait to do a ride with the little one.  Looking forward to biking this summer.

 

 Still no outside biking.   Horrible cold the last two weeks and have been on the bike only twice. Still looking forward to some spring riding but getting impatient.  It will be here at some time. Later.

 

Try again.  Ever hit a wrong button and wipe out a complete entry?  Just did. GRRRRR. I hate that. I was lamenting that my current riding situation is biking in my basement on my trainer.  There is so much Cash Cab one can watch.  Next week it looks like weather conditions may be favorable.  Upper 50's and mild winds.  On another note a friend is doing the "Brag Ride and asked if I would like to join the group.  No thanks.  Did two days a few years ago and most of my fears were realized.  Overcrowding, drunk bikers, amatures with no knowledge of group riding protocol make accidents with injury a reality.  So, no thanks.  Maybe my next entry will include outside riding info.  RSRO. 

 Waiting for winter to end. Getting impatient since coming back from the Keys. Lets go spring. Biking in the basement is getting old.  Maybe this week.