Shellyj, I am so sorry your ride started with seeing that poor beagle being dragged to death. I think I would have pedaled like crazy to catch up to that man and give him holy heck for being so negligent and cruel. I can't believe what people do and it makes me ashamed to be a part of the human race sometimes. Sending you a big cyber hug for trying to help the poor little guy.

As for my ride, I felt really froggy so I rode from my house and made a 50 mile loop. Half of it included hills and the last 8 miles I was really starting to get a little too hot. I had plenty of fluids, but I still felt yuck, partly because I ate a little too much of my Cliff bar before the final 8 miles.

This was a new route for me and it was entertaining to say the least. I had to cross 4 bridges with semis, stop on one for road maintenance, wait for a train, and then ride across another bridge with a Jaguar behind me that was keeping cars a respectful distance from me. The weather was nice, the humidity lower and temps were ideal--80's. I'm looking forward to another nice ride tomorrow.

Note to self: must eat smaller bits of Cliff bar before dragging myself up a steep hill.