Great morning today with the skies completly clear over the central valley. Ominous clouds at either end though and now the day has totally clouded up with dark rain threatening clouds. I had a real strong tailwind for the trail portion of my commute and made greatGreat morning today with the skies completely clear over the central valley. Ominous clouds at either end though and now the skies have totally clouded up with dark rain threatening clouds. I had a real strong tailwind for the trail portion of my commute and made great time on the trail. Of course the road portion of the commute is perpendicular to the trail and then I back track directly against it for almost a mile. These bits were not as fun against this strong wind. It was beautiful out though and I passed a section of the trail where the trees that border the trail were packed with tiny song birds, merrily sing away. Later I saw a lone goose "fighting" against a small group in the water charging at the other birds with its neck flat on the water. Toward the beginning of the ride a black bird with a long neck was racing up stream just a few feet above the water. A nice ride in for sure. time on the trail. Of course the road portion of the commute is perpindicular to the trail and then I back track directly against it for almost a mile. These bits were not as fun against this strong wind. It was beautiful out through and I passed a section of the trail where the trees that border the trail were packed with tiny song birds, I saw a lone goose "fighting" against a small group in the water and at one point a black bird with a long night racing up stream just a few feet above the water. A nice ride in for sure.