First commute since late January! Boy I have some make-up to do. Its amazing how fast your body loses its conditioning.

The ride felt cold this morning. The temp at my place was around 25F/-4C. It felt much colder when I hit the river bottom. (Normally a few degrees colder down in the bottoms) I didn't even start to warm up until 4 or so miles into the ride.

Its sure nice to have some natural light to ride by. The sunrise this morning was colorful. The ice on the Missouri is beginning to develop some open spots. Lots of geese squawking as I passed by.

The fellow next door warned me about 'Rattle Snakes' yesterday. I guess they are a problem on the route in the spring when they first come out and again in the fall just before hibernation. Could be interesting to commute through the snakes.

I guess horse manure isn't enough..