I decided not to let this day pass without a ride. It was 67 F when I left the house. I quickly shed the jacket for it was too warm. The first half of my 30 mile ride was great, legs felt strong and I was humming along enjoying the sights. I was treated to 7 white tail deer does bouncing across the road ahead of me. The last one in the group stopped to look at me and gave me "what are you doing out here in our neck of the woods" look and then she rejoined her friends as they made their way across an open field. Next, I was taken back by the very large flock of starlings which was flying about. For a moment I felt like I was entering a scence from "The Birds". As I flew up on the group they split into two groups and took off in opposite directions - I parted the flock nothing I'm sure like parting the Red Sea but it did give me a rush of power if only for a moment. At the 15 mile mark I turned and was hit with a very strong headwind which became my enemy for the rest of the ride. I finished with an average speed of 15 mph. I was really hoping for yet another strong day but it was not to be. I was so tired when I got home I climbed into bed and took a 2 hour nap! Tomorrow is suppose to be our last day of warm weather so hopefully I will get one last road ride in for the year.