I'm sorry for all you east-coasters, but I'm sooo glad the heat has moved on from the midwest!

I left work early for a dentist appointment. I had to get three fillings so the whole left side of my face was numb. I was debating whether to go for a bike ride or to a happy hour for some friends that I used to work with.

When my dentist told me that going for a bike ride would make the novocaine wear off sooner, that helped me make up my mind.

I got home from the dentist, and my brand new Velo Bella jersey was waiting for me on my front porch Thanks for the fast shipping, TE!

So off I went for a nice flat ride on the bike trail.

Today I had TWO guys do the "I can't be passed by a woman" maneuver, where they speed ahead and last for about a mile or two before I catch them again. What's with the male ego anyway?

It was a beautiful night, saw lots and lots of rabbits on the trail. Rode 25 miles and I'm officially at the 1000 mile mark.

Happy day. (despite the fillings)