I just finished a 35 mile ride, it was the most difficult to date. I bought a cyclocomputer and rear bag for my mobile phone this morning as I had big plans for heading east to Manor (hard “a”, I believe it’s related to King of the Hill’s Mc Manorbury sp?). It’s a beautiful day in Austin, 65 degrees and sunny with a 9mph wind. I made it in just under two hours. While I was riding I made a list of things I was thankful for…

Semi drivers that honk and wave
Country roads lined with trees
Large shoulders on the side of the road
Noticing the fire ants before they noticed me when I broke for Gatorade
Gatorade
Nicely paved roads
The other side of the hill
Street signs (they are few and far between here)

Unfortunately, I won’t have much time to train this weekend as I’m attending the ASIST IA summit. Tomorrow we’re throwing a Leap Year party and Sunday I get sized for my bike. I’ll be sure to report bike developments as they occur. For now I’m off to Central Market to pick up grillables for tomorrow’s soire. Back on the bike…