A little hazy this morning, could definitely smell smoke. Got away a bit earlier, so I stopped to snap a couple pictures of my bike.




This second picture overlooks a road that was designed to someday be a freeway, but a few years ago the city said, "screw it, that's too expensive" and just decided to widen it instead. This road is normally part of my commute, but I don't ride the part directly under where this picture is taken. I would jump on at the intersection past the intersection that's barely visible in the photo. That's all been torn up and redesigned, and I'm not sure there's going to be a shoulder there anymore to ride on. That said, I'm still cautiously optimistic because part of the plan for this road is a separate shared path running parallel the whole length of the road. I drove home through the construction yesterday (it was raining in the morning so I didn't ride), and I can see where the path is going. I doubt it will be finished before the snow flies, but maybe next summer?

Long weekend for me, and I think for my American friends too, right? Have a great long weekend, if that applies to you.