First day on a bike in 4 days! Yikes! That's the longest I've taken off in a few months, maybe since January. The last few days have been filled with a houseguest, rain, and some other really fascinating excuses I won't bore you with.

Today's ride was divine, but it was cold enough out that I needed a cashmere turtle neck sweater under my jersey again. Rode my regular route, but cut out the biggest hills because in a little while I'm getting on my old bike, in sneakers and yoga pants and riding to the gym. I wanted to save a little somethin' for Pilates, and the hill at the end of the ride.

My foot ached in a familiar way that made me remember the aches I used to get in my hands about 5 days in to a vacation. When you work with your hands full time, not using them for a few days can be painful. That's how my foot felt.

Hope you all had some fun today!