Just got home from my most difficult ride of the season so far. 24.7 miles with about 1,600 feet of climbing. I'm trying to take it easy and not hurt my ankle, which I injured 4 months ago. Anyway, it was chilly and windy, and the roads are still really sandy from our last winter storms. But some of the trees are trying to bloom and leaf out so it was a very pretty ride. Near the end, which of course includes one of the worst and longest hills on the ride, I thought I was going to die. This ride would've been pretty easy for me last fall so it was a bit depressing to struggle through today. But I did it! It sure feels great to be out on the bike again.