Let me start by simply saying today was a beautiful, fantastic, awesome day to be on my bike! What a great way to start my spring break. The sun is out in force, the temps are in the upper 60's, a slight breeze from the south - who could ask for a more perfect day to ride?

I decided to ride a route I want to share with my club so offer I went to check out some roads I discovered last year - a rediscovery of sorts. I was treated to some beautiful sights - fields are being plowed - oh the air smelled good! Pastures are an emerald green from all our recent rains - horses, cows, foals and calves dotted these fields of green. Magnolia are in full bloom, bradford pears are competing with the magnolias for the greatest show and some dogwoods are starting to bloom. It was absolutely beautiful as I pedaled along the rural roads of Shelby and Henry counties.

I logged 47 miles today and was feeling a bit sad when I pulled into my driveway - it was as if beautiful dream had come to an end. Hopefully tomorrow will be equally as nice and I'll see some equally beautiful scenery as I join my buddies in the club for a morning ride.