I got home from my class at around 3:45. I was in a really bad mood, so DH went off to the grocery store and I went out just for a stress reduction ride (the topic of the last part of my class was self care for therapists). I did one of my "dark ride" loops, that I usually do at 5:30 AM, before work, when I have limited time. Ten miles down to Concord center, around a loop and back behind the back side of the Old North Bridge. The area is just packed, I mean packed, with people and cyclists for all of the upcoming Patriot's Day celebrations.
A very relaxing ride, and only a little bit slower than usual.
Today will be a long ride.