I rode last night after work, per my revised plan. Earlier in the day I had an idea that I would lengthen the route from 16 to 20 miles, which would add a couple of bigger hills. But it seems my new normal is not getting started until 9 pm, and though I didn't feel tired I also found myself riding slower than I had the other day. And my knee hurt in the beginning, a pain above my knee on the inside which started during the hilly ride last Saturday. So I decided to skip those bigger hills. Total miles was just under 18. Another generally quiet ride, not cold or hot, slightly humid. I just replaced the batteries in several blinky lights that are not rechargeable ( my helmet lights and night-ride tail light), so they are all super bright again. These batteries will get me through the winter unless I do something dumb like accidentally hit the power button while they're sitting in my bike bag.

Since I'm still trying to rest the torn ankle tendon, cycling is the only cardio exercise I can do right now. I'm thinking of starting to do two night rides per week, possibly slightly shorter routes. I'd end up having to change my weight training schedule too, but that's not a big deal.