Perfect weather this morning, with low humidity, temps in the low 60s and a tailwind much of the way. It doesn't get much better around here. I also had a very pleasant ride home yesterday afternoon, as the cold front that brought the pleasant weather arrived midday.

I'm itching to ride my new commuter bike but haven't had time yet to set it up. I just picked it up from the bike shop on Monday afternoon and have been too busy since then to install a rack, fenders, computer, etc. It's an early 80s Specialized Sequoia that I had built retro style with single pivot brakes and bar-end shifters.

Hit a metaphorical wall on the ride home last night. lol...I was even passed by two elderly women who I usually fly by on a normal day. Took me two hours to ride 30 miles.

Fast century on Saturday plus racing home on Monday are part of the cause. I also blame the wife because she woke me up at 2:30 on Monday night for...well, entertainment. Not that I complained, but it definitely threw me off the next day.

A very nice ride in this morning. I did see a fox cross the road in front of me this am. This is my first ride since last Wednesday as we went to visit our son in MI and got back home yesterday.

So today I am more in keeping with the usual program. I had a very nice not so uneventful commute as I saw a fox cross the road in front of me. Other than that still a little cool and windy.

It was cold this morning, but since I missed yesterday's ride, I could not wait to ride today!

I can't believe that it was even cooler than yesterday's 4C/39F, it was 2C/36F but the sky was clear, the sun was out and it is already 7C/45F now. There was a slight breeze in the wrong direction preventing me from getting a good time for the ride in but it was a good ride nevertheless. Because of the cool start, mist was hanging over the nearby lakes and ponds and in valleys which made me regret not bringing my camera with me. I'll have to start doing that next week.

Have a good day!!

No smart phone with camera? I've enjoyed always having a camera with me.

Cooler here too - around 55F - this morning. Quite nice for the ride in. About one-half of a mile from home I remembered something I forgot - a mid-morning snack my wife had made for me - so turned around to go back home for that. Bonus mileage!

Another day of Goldilocks weather in NC. I'm enjoying it while it lasts because the temperatures are supposed to be in the mid to upper 90s this weekend.

I rode and commuted on my new (old) Specialized Sequoia today. It's going to make a fine commuter bike, possibly my primary choice after I get it tweaked and adjusted. Still need to add fenders, and I might change the rear rack and trunk bag to a Carradice bag. The old-style pedals and toe clips were a short-lived experiment and will be replaced with SPDs today. I had forgotten what a hassle it is to clip into toe clips, and I have to do it a lot on my commute route with multiple traffic lights.

Had a late night at work so came in later this morning. What a difference from 6 to 8 the commute is.. definitely warmer but wasn't as many cars as I expected.

My first bike commute since April 26. Aside from the long delay, it was unremarkable. Cool clear summer morning. I'm glad to be back.

Nice and cool this morning. Set a new best: 1:05 for 20 miles. That's probably pretty damned close to the limits of what can be done, given the stops and various spots that require me to run no more than 14 or 15 mph.

Summer finally arrived this morning. Got to work and was pretty sweaty.

Since I've started working for this particular client, my route from home to their office is only 4 miles. On days I don't go to our company office first I've just been wearing my work clothes and pedaling easy. This morning even going easy I arrived pretty sweaty. Looks like I'm going to have to switch over and start changing into my work clothes after I arrive.

Haha, you must have a different definition of climbing shoes than I do.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=526364

I figure Tom meant approach shoes, like these:

Five Ten Guide Tennie Climbing Approach Shoes (Men's) - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available

Nice ride in this morning, though at 13°C = 55F I was a bit too cool in just my summer merino T-shirt, but adding another thin merino long sleeve was too hot.
[MENTION=190611]joeyduck[/MENTION] and [MENTION=333933]timvan_78[/MENTION] may be interested to know that they're installing a pedestrian/cyclist controlled light at Fraser & 14th Avenue in Vancouver. This is a great lesser known route just off the busy 10th Ave bikeway, but I often avoid this specific intersection as it can be tough to cross Fraser @ 14th in rush hour if you simply have to wait for a break in traffic.

I noticed that change on its way.

I like that since I used to avoid that route for that exact purpose.

This morning the commute was very nice even with a light rain as I saw a rainbow! The temp was a little cool but it beat the winds from yesterday afternoon that were gusting up to 35mph per the weatherman.

Ah summer.. wind from the south in the morning and the northwest in the afternoon. Aka against the wind in both directions. Might have to start visiting the shower here before work. Gave blood yesterday and talk about a challenge! Combined with the heat last night was a difficult one!

Beat the rain by about three minutes. And, that does make for a nice commute. :)

Yes, I have one with me but it was a long ride in yesterday, I was feeling a bit tired and felt that I didn't really have the time to stop. Of course, I've regretted it ever since, as with all the times I either didn't stop or didn't have a camera of any sort with me.

I left at 6:30am for this mornings commute and according to The Weather Network, at 6am it was 5C/41F and at 7am, it warmed up to 8C/45F and I could certainly feel the warmth of the sun when I got out from behind the shade of buildings or trees.

It was a nice ride in but I took it slowly as I did 80km yesterday between the commutes and a community ride with our local cycling advocacy group and my legs were feeling physically exhausted last night. They're still somewhat achy but I'll see how I feel as I prepare for the ride home today and that will determine whether I take the 9km or the 22km route.

Have a great weekend!!!

Yesterday's morning commute was uneventful. Afternoon had a few things happen.

First a guy in a pickup passed me (full lane change) while gunning his engine really loud. I just shook my head after he passed, which I guess he saw because I think he stuck his hand out and flipped the bird. Next another person made a split-lane pass well above the speed limit.

Finally, I came up to the spot where I normally stop for a short break, and saw a dog standing in the road ahead, barking at the property owner across the street. I watched for a minute, and the dog went back up its driveway (assuming that's where it lived). The guy was walking back to his house and said "better not go that way" to me. I don't really have any other viable option, though. So I waited for a car to pass in my direction, then sprinted out behind the car. As I approached the driveway, the dog started charging me, and I had to swerve into the oncoming lane to avoid making contact with the dog. The dog gave up quickly and did not give chase.

My cycling club has a "dog attack" form that members can fill out, and even include video, and the club's lawyers will send a letter to the address putting the property owners on notice, and keeping track of all the incidents that have happened. That will help a case later on if something actually does happen that results in a rider's injury. So I filled that one out and sent it in along with a video clip.

I've enjoyed the last few mornings of 60 and just under temps. And even the rides home have been in mid to low 80s - not bad at all. This weekend and next week look to be back to hot hot again though.

A good 15+ this morning. I think I'll have my highest week's mileage this week, assuming I ride home this afternoon.

Pretty cold, for June!

Not me, but when it's 68 who cares! Walked out to the bike this morning to another flat rear tire. I did NOT feel like changing it so rode the 29'er, my "winter" bike. It's actually quite nice in warm weather - what a nice surprise!

Another beautiful day but our Goldilocks weather is about to end, with high heat and humidity expected over the weekend. We could set a new record high on Sunday. Hopefully it will be short-lived.

Second commute on my Sequoia, and I was able to get it more dialed in. I removed the platform pedals with toe-clips and replaced them with SPDs, which was an immediate improvement. I also removed the rear rack and installed a Carradice Pendle seatbag with Bagman rack. It looks much cleaner and the weight is centered better. Ordered some new brake hoods from my bike shop, as the 30-year-old hoods that were on the levers did not survive the installation process very well. Finally, I installed a computer, being the data junkie that I am. My average speed and mileage were way off on the commute to work, so I found a manual on-line and reset the computer.

Saw this little dude on the MUP this morning:
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=526652

A snapper! He fared better than the bullfrog I saw this morning, laying on its back and dead to the world.

High of 89F today, with 98F expected by Wednesday. I may have to start wearing a wet keffiyeh under the helmet.

On Monday, I spotted a, uh, spotted turtle at the side of the road and upside down but it must have been there for a bit because it wasn't moving. It was a nice looking one and had there been movement, I would have turned it over and pushed it into the wet ditch. A snapper can make its own damn way across the road, I'm not helping it. :lol:

82 with not much wind. 93 tomorrow, oof! I'm sure I'll still see plenty of folks out.