I got a late start this morning and almost didn't get to commute to work. However, given it is only 2 miles I decided to push it and arrived just as our weekly morning meeting was beginning. As soon as my after school duty concluded I changed and was off on my bike to explore a possible new route. I've passed this road several times but had never ventured down it. I am so glad I rode it today for it is a beautiful rural road and it will fit in perfectly to the route I've slowly been putting together for the past month. I think I'll ride the entire route on Sunday and if all works out I should have a nice 35 mile loop. Today's afternoon ride allowed me to get in a brisk 29 miles (I averaged 15.8 mph ) The sun felt great and my only wish would have been that the wind would have disappeared for the time I was out and about. It looks like it will be Saturday before I can ride again (rain is forecast for tomorrow and Friday my nephew graduates from 8th grade so I've got to do the family thing.) My legs felt strong today after the 130 miles I logged Saturday and Sunday and I'm looking forward to my first century of the season on 6/11.