Ride home last night was great. What a difference the northerly tail wind makes vs. the prevailing sw headwind. Relatively cool too, low 90's. I could literally feel the wind pushing me up the long uphill section after the bridge instead of trying to push me back Usually I dread the 11 mi home leg because of the extended uphill, the headwind and the summer heat. Yesterday was great ... even the hors catagorie (for me!) climb right at the end where I invariably confirm my max hr

This morning it was very cool ... I felt chilled mid August in Central Tx!! A roadie or tri trainer in his aero bars caught me coming up the hill about the 9 mark with the help of a light that stopped me at the bottom. I picked it up and stayed in contact till the light in the middle of the steepest part went yellow just as he hit it. I had hoped to hold with him another 1/4 mi to my work turnoff

I should actually get 5 days commuting this week after averaging 4 days almost all summer. No appointments and finally worked out a carpool arraingement to take my son to soccer practice while I pick them up after practice.