Short 14-mile jaunt in 75 degree weather on Saturday. Very nice and relaxing except for the terrific headwind for about 6 miles of the loop. My DH and I had a nice time and got away from the visitors for an hour or so.

We've had out-of-town guests two out of the last three week ends. All the cooking, etc. have interferred with my cycling.

Earlier in the week I went out by myself and was less than 1/2 mile away when I had my first blowout/flat. Got to change my first tire -- felt so proud!