Prepared my new cross bike with fenders last night in anticipation of a rainy morning. To my surprise it was clear and crisp. 54 degrees. I took my road bike instead and screamed into work along the trail system. I had to wear my headlight today for the firsrt time this summer (oops it's fall here already).

Made my way along the trail passing a first set of cow moose and calf safely, then another set right in the middle of the trail. I could not get the cow moose to move off the trail and there is aboslutely no way around without major bushwacking. Steep hills on either side of the trail filled w/ devils club are not that inviting when wearing bike shorts. Finally after I backed off for a few minutes, the cow moose wandered off the trail just enough to squeeze through!

Adrenaline, 20 miles of gorgeous commute (Denali is out today) and a bowl of oatmeal have set me straight this morning. Can't wait for the ride home. My wife is riding also, so we'll meet on the trail home Life's a trip!