Rides.... May 25th!

[Crankin]

Yesterday I realized that there's enough light for me to do a short ride before work now. Now, I usually get up at 5 or a little before and leave my house by 6:20/6:30. Since there was no reason for me to be at school so early, I decided today would be a good day to ride. So last night I convinced my husband it would be fun to do a 5 AM ride. He was tired from commuting yesterday, but we got up at 4:40 and were out the door at 5:11. It was 44 degrees (brrr), even though it is about 70 right now at 1:20. I was wearing my midweight wool jersey and a hoodie, tights, and full fingered gloves. Going down our hill, it was FREEZING! But then we did a mile climb, so I was warm for the rest of the ride. The birds were chirping and the smell of lilacs and honeysuckle was strong. Much better than my ride yesterday after work, when a house about a mile from me had a gas leak and it stunk up the whole area. We only saw 2 cars on the climb and then didn't see another car for about 5-6 miles. The loop ended up being about 11.5 miles in 45 minutes. Not a record speed, but considering the time of day and the climb, it was relaxing. I was showered and out the door by 6:35.I love seeing and hearing things you don't usually notice when it's noisier around from all of the cars. I plan to do this once a week until school is out (June 21).

Robyn, ex-Zonie, who really isn't complaining about 45 degrees at 5 AM!

[salsabike]

Another nice 27 mile ride on the Burke Gilman/Sammamish River Trail today. Didn't get rained on this time, which is nice. But the amount of white fluff I ate is prodigious. Northwesterners, what IS that stuff? Is it from cottonwood trees? I try to think of it as salad.

[mimitabby]

Another nice 27 mile ride on the Burke Gilman/Sammamish River Trail today. Didn't get rained on this time, which is nice. But the amount of white fluff I ate is prodigious. Northwesterners, what IS that stuff? Is it from cottonwood trees? I try to think of it as salad.

yes, that's from cottonwood trees. but does it taste good?
(also in Seattle)

[salsabike]

Tastes just like chicken.

[mtkitchn]

Good on you for riding in the heat, Denise! I have a hard time with anything over 80 degrees and I woke up kinda late, so today it was treadmill and swimming pool. Tomorrow, stationary bike! I'll be dreaming of cooler climes while I'm on that stationary! I hear it's going to cool down this weekend but I'll be out of town for work.
I love to hear about everyone else's rides, though! And I can't complain because I was riding all over the place in January!

[Running Mommy]

Yeah m-kitch it was a bit warm to say the least. I went and swam for the first time in weeks as well this afternoon. The swim cap was frying my noggin!Once I got in and had the head submerged it was much better tho.
The pool actually felt good. I just wish my hand was working again! That cyclist palsy is really a pain!!
There is a race south of Tucson this weekend- Sauharita- that I'm pondering but I just don't know if I'm up to the drive.. It was a fun race last year. Just a sprint, but very fun.

[Tater]

Just a quick hour of cottonwood fluff inhalation! 76 degrees and no wind made for a nice ride.

[yellow]

Tastes just like chicken.

In Utah it tastes like Jell-O.

(For the uninitiated, that is a Utah joke. OK. Not very funny unless you live in Utah, I guess.)