We got back from Colorado and somehow I didn't get back on my bike last week. I don't know why. I mean, it was because it was hot and I was lazy, but I'm always lazy, and I was riding in the heat before we went to Colorado.

Today was the day! I filled my new camelbak with ice and water, put on my riding shorts and jersey and went out to the car to get something and came back and --

Had locked myself out of the house.

All I could do was drive (barefoot, without purse, license, cell phone, etc.) toward my husband's job until I found a pay phone. I called him, told him what was going on, and by the time I got there he was outside waiting for me to give me a key to get back in the house.

Long story short --

I'm now all dressed up and (maybe) no place to go. It's midday, sun overhead, 100 degrees, and all my plans to ride seem like maybe not so good an idea.

So, do I ride a short distance even though it's midday?

Or just consider this a dry run for tomorrow morning?

I need encouragement!