I held off all morning because of light rains and wind. Around 2:00 the sun started to peek out so I changed my clothes and headed out planning just a 10 mile quick loop since thunderstorms were in the forecast for the afternoon.

Once I got out there I felt great so decided on a longer route. I rode out to Horseneck beach and then did a reverse route of one of my usual routes. It is very cool doing a route in reverse. All kinds of things I never noticed going the opposite direction. I was doing great, feeling great, until about mile 20 when I started heading into the wind. The last 9 miles back home were all into the wind. I think this is my first time riding that long into strong headwinds. It is no fun going down hill and having to work hard.

By the time I got home the sky turned very dark and the air was quite thick. It is not raining yet but I think the storm will be here shortly.