Almost got run over by a deer this morning. I guess I spooked it as it was foraging on the side of the road and it started to turn left into me. Just as I was having a flash of going OTB and breaking a collarbone it swerved back to the right and disappeared into the woods.
And then the three-lane highway I have to travel on for a short distance was unusually busy for 5:50 in the morning and I lost my nerve and walked along the side. Which I understand is arguably more dangerous, but I just was not comfortable riding that stretch today.
On the plus side, a headwind + light rain + darkness + wildlife encounters made me feel like a real cyclist this morning . Y'all have a good day!