I rode today in an attempt to life my spirits and take my mind off my dad - spirits are better after talking to my brother, mom and dad. My dad never left my mind as I rode - he was with me the entire 29.2 miles - couldn't ask for better company.

Today's ride was a chilly, gray ride but it felt good to be outside and not on my trainer. The wind was mild compared to last week which was a welcome relief. I rode the same route I rode last Saturday and cut about 5.5 minutes off my time This weeks ride allowed me not only to once again see the debris from the torandoes that hit parts of my community on Feb 5 but also allowed me to see the effects of the heavy snow and ice we were hit with earlier this week - crazy weather here.

Looks like it is back to the trainer for the coming week - lots of rain, wind and cold temps.