A perfect day

magine, if you will, a very bright, very round sun, sitting seemingly low in the clear blue cloudless sky---no wind, no traffic, and 60 degree temps combined with a day off "from the factory...". Yup. That was my day yesterday. *This* is the weather I remember every year when Mike and I would come out for our annual visits.

Of course it doesn't last and so I was sure to enjoy many hours in the saddle in the sunshine yesterday for sure. It's weird how good you feel on a day like that. Perpetual Buzz. The fields are all devoid of corn/soybeans/sugar beets again, and that rich black soil is all over the prairie lands. I've experienced almost all the seasons by now and have been able to ride my bike outside which was an unexpected surprise. Today is back to reality in that I work this morning...and the wind is forecasted back in full force later (hopefully much later) in the day...but it's still in the 60's and it's November. Nice!

Mike was able to do a long ride last night thanks to my "boss" (I can just see Dave smiling at the thought that he's the boss of me) generously lending him a good light. Our Niterider bulb broke and he was without firepower and QBP was out of the bulb and who has time to wait for 12 weeks from Niterider (great product/crappy service)?! So Mike and I are both enjoying a late fall buzz from this weather.

We've got two more cross races left on the calendar and then we're done until the road season starts. BUT...we found a team! A cool team. Details will be forthcoming....but we are very happy to be back in the racing scene. Guess we weren't quite ready for retirement yet!

Have a wonderful Tuesday....