A very nice ride this morning. Weather was bright, cool, and calm, traffic was light and calm, and I was calm too. Pedaling along at a good clip, I guess I zoned out a few times -- wow, at the end of the street, need to turn, how did I get here so fast? kind of thing. Shortly after passing a fire station, they had their morning announcements (or wake-up call?). I don't know what that lady was squawking about, but for a few seconds I was looking back for her sneaking up behind me on that deserted road -- must have been on a bicycle!
The highlight had to be a bluebird crossing and going down the road in front of me. It was close enough to see the beautiful blue back and wings. After it flew off, I checked and I was doing 17.3 mph; it must have been flying 18.8 mph.
I am lucky to be able to ride my bike, often twice a day!