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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 05/16/2012
20:38
Get out and ride.
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After recovering from the bear attack during the NSFW Ride I've rode up the hill four times and to the office four times. The weather has been awesome and with a new helmet I'm good as new.

This is bike to work week, the CCC and Biketacular are this weekend, the Ride of Silence is tonight and so much more. It's prime season to get out and ride!

I'll be working in West Point tomorrow and on vacation Friday so I'm done for the week. Happy healing to Cletus and Ben.

Since my last post I've added another 102.3 miles onto the Trek.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 04/18/2012
20:58
The 3rd Annual NSFW Ride.
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16 of us met up at the Zoo this morning and made stops at Joy Ride, The Bike Rack, Pepe's, Ivanna Cone, and Monkey Wrench Cycles.
The weather was perfect and spirits were high despite a couple of mishaps. One was a bear that came after our group on the 84th St trail till I saved everyone and came away with just a few abrasions. The other happened as we rode down a tight section of N 1st St.

We had a blast and got home with 45.6 miles for the day.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 04/11/2012
23:02
Saving fuel.
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Another great day to bike your drive. Give it a try sometime. The work commute today was 21.4 fun filled miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 04/10/2012
20:11
Love these spring miles.
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Tonight on the ride home from work I dropped off some 3rd Annual NSFW Ride flyers at bike shops. This year it starts at the Bicycle Rest Stop sculpture where the Rock Island and Billy Wolfe trails intersect on the North side of the zoo at 9am on April 18th. Hope to see you there!
I've gotten 2 work commutes, some errands, and 4 rides up the hill in since my last post racking up 66.1 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 03/27/2012
21:28
Nacho Riding Before The Mopac Is Resurfaced.
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The boys are planning a bike camping trip from Council Bluffs Ia to Blanchard Mo and were trying out Bob Trailers.
We had a nice tailwind to Eagle and the wind had stopped by the time we came back. Councel was proud to be spotted violating the "No Bicycles" rule, while we were careful to stay under the speed limit on South Street. Luckily the LPD overlooked Scott's crosswalk violation.

I rode to dinner before taking a break and riding to supper on the Nacho Ride from home giving me over 40 miles today add in a trip up the hill last weekend and I'm logging 47 miles since my last blog post.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 03/17/2012
00:00
They look so real.
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A rubber snake laying in the middle of 56th St? Yup! Never know what will cross your path when you get out of your coffin and bike your drive. How it ended up there, I have no idea! After riding to work the last two days I picked up another 41.4 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 03/13/2012
21:47
It's warm, it's Tuesday, time to Nacho Ride!
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At 82'F. Lincoln temps were higher than they've ever been on this day. That was reason enough for a good crowd to make the trip to Eagle down the Mopac. We laughed about how it was a little tougher than most of us remembered after spending winter on the couch.
I saw a lot of old friends and visited with Saltandlime about what it's like to be a sponsored cyclist. It was a great night to get out for a spin.
I've also rode to work and up the hill since my last post for a total of 53.7 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 02/18/2012
23:47
The Frosty Bike Ride.
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The Frosty Bike Ride was rescheduled to today after our heavy snow on February 4th. The route was also changed from the Fox to the Zoo and back rather than Roca because the Jamaica North is still snow covered. There were over 150 riders signed up. I rode with lots of friends and we had hot chocolate at the turnaround point in the parking lot of the Zoo.
The Fox had burgers and fries for everyone and there were lots of raffle prizes. Tony and I came away with Road ID gift certificates. And they even gave away a nice Giant bike from Cycleworks.
Riding to the Fox, the Frosty Bike Ride and the trip home came to 20.1 miles for the day.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 02/02/2012
19:56
All dressed up and no place to go.
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The rack and bag for my Trek FX 7.6 came in today. I got it put on this evening and can't wait to use it. Today's ride to work was 18'F. the ride home was 60'F. With a forty degree swing I'm having to haul layers home that I needed to wear on the way into the office. I've got by with my messenger bag, but I'd rather haul stuff on the bike than my back. Problem is, we've got a big winter storm rolling in, so it's hard telling when I'll ride it again.
This morning had a killer sunrise. They always look better from behind bars than through a windshield.
I'll ride the Austro-Dieamler on Saturday's Frosty Bike Ride since we'll be pedaling in snow. Oh well, it'll give us something to laugh about when we're on a sweltering ride this summer. Today's miles to work and back = 21.0

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 02/01/2012
17:56
Joy
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With a new commuter and great weather finding this sidewalk art in the park was serendipity. Today's miles to work and back = 20.8

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 01/31/2012
22:13
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
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Washington is working to devastate funding for cycling, pedestrians and the handicapped. This is the worst news in years as far as sustainable transportation is concerned. Check out www.bikeleague.org for the details and to find out what you need to do to help before the crucial vote on February 2nd.
On a lighter note today's commute was the best with another gorgeous day on the bike paths across the capital city. I parked the bike with 20.9 miles for the day.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 01/30/2012
18:19
A new commuter for Valentine's. The 2009 Trek FX 7.6.
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The Mrs. with some help from the fine folks at the Bike Rack set me up with a bike I've wanted for years. Back in 2009 I rode this bike, yes, this very same exact bike, I loved it then, and now realized they had taken it to their Omaha store and marked it down. We had them send it back to Lincoln for another look and after giving it a good test ride I took it home for keeps. Check out their closeout bikes on line or in the basement of the Omaha Bike Rack. I took it to work giving it a healthy start on racking up the commute miles.
Today Lincoln's record breaking high temp hit 70'F.! Lots of bikes were out on the trails this afternoon as cyclists snuck out for a spin. Today's miles = 21.25.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 01/29/2012
23:54
This is a test.
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I'm test riding a Valentines gift and took it down the bike paths to the tune of 19 miles today.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 01/05/2012
22:15
68 degrees in early January!
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The sun was out causing record high temps today and the bike paths in Lincoln were full of people enjoying it. I'm seeing fewer bums since the 27th St. overpass has been fenced off to keep the homeless from sleeping under the bridge. This should help cyclists feel more comfortable on the John Dietrich. Get out there and go for a spin. Today's miles = 20.75

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 01/01/2012
13:29
The 2012 GPBC New Years Day Ride.
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We met up for breakfast at Village Inn before riding around Holmes Lake and on to the Zoo then home. It was great to see everyone and talk about the rides we're going to do during 2012. Today's miles = 12.84

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 12/29/2011
22:32
A little late.
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It's late in the year to try and get 2011's mileage total any higher, but this great weather and a breather at work gave me the chance to ride across town to the office and back yesterday and today. The last half of 2011 had me working pretty hard, but I look forward to slowing down and spending more time in the saddle next year. These two commutes added up to 40.83 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 11/18/2011
00:09
The Nintendo Hustle.
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After a long hiatus from biking due to a hectic work schedule I took time tonight to host the 'Paperboy Challenge Checkpoint' on Josh's Nintendo Hustle. I couldn't race, but did ride to the finish to catch up with the other Hustlers downtown. It was a good night and it was great to get back on the bike! Everyone is looking forward to this weekend's cx races at Pioneers Park. Tonight's miles = 9.96

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 09/08/2011
23:22
Here we go... Again.
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This morning a layer of fog made the crisp and cool ride to the office neat. The Holdrege St. bike path overpass has been closed for the next couple of weeks. That was a small setback compared to what I was in store for at the office. I was given notice from my employee in Columbus. Turnover again means I'll be really busy the next couple of months and behind the wheel more than the handlebars. After work the Mrs. and I went for a spin on the Jamaica North to take in some of this week's perfect weather. Nothing like a ride to get the negatively out of your head. All told I ended up with 33.19 miles today.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 09/06/2011
22:06
Commute route improves.
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The new bike path bridge Northwest of 27th and Capital Parkway and connecting trail are now open making the commute faster and safer. After riding to work and back we rode to the store giving me 23.71 miles today.

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10:58
Labor Day hunt.
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Our youngest and I joined my dad at Bunker Hill East of Hastings for some upland hunting. The weather was beautiful, the dogs were working great and they both shot well. We went home with 4 birds and some early season teal my dad got that morning off the Platte.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 09/04/2011
23:52
If I slowed down, would I lose my ballance?
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I've worked 59 out of the last 60 days and am excited about being off tomorrow for Labor Day. Although it'd be nice to stay home and rest, we're planning another outdoor adventure.
The last few days all the biking I've got in was a couple of trips up the hill totaling 9.6 miles.

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13:31
The Hwy. 34 Nacho Ride.
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After the rains on Tuesday we thought we'd take the highway to Eagle and give those carbon ponies a chance to stretch their legs. It gave me 18.5 miles on Tuesday.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/29/2011
00:03
Been spotted around.
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I have fallen behind on blogging, but I have been spotted with the wife on her new 2009 Trek FX 7.6 WSD from The Bike Rack while we rode the South Point loop, I worked the sign-up table at today's GPBC's Heatstroke 100 and I've taken a couple of trips up the hill this weekend. Togther I got another 17.6 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/20/2011
23:50
Gravel Worlds 2011
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I rode from 6am to noon in some mushy roads and mud, but it was a ton of fun and I felt great. I used my son's MTB and it worked well. I had to stop at noon to get back to Lincoln and ended the day with 51.4 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/18/2011
21:42
Yum! Gravel for breakfast.
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Councel and I met up before work to ride some gravel East of Lincoln this morning. Afterward I went on to the office racking up 35.3 miles for the day.
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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/17/2011
22:07
They just don't get it.
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When it's this nice out it's a shame to drive. Give riding to work a try, you'll love it! I got 20.66 miles today commuting to work.
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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/16/2011
21:05
Aaarrrr!
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Pirates are coming to Lincoln from all over for Saturday's annual 150 mile long Pirate Cycling League's Gravel Worlds race. In support of this weekend's race even the hobos that live under the 27th street overpass have their pirate flags hung from their antennas. Check out www.piratecyclingleague.blogspot.com for all the details.
I rode up the hill Sunday and to the office today for 25.51 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/14/2011
00:33
Gravel toward Wahoo.
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4 of us from the GPBC left Lincoln yesterday morning and headed North on gravel to train a little for next Saturday's Gravel Worlds race. I had to get back on time and turned around 8 miles shy of Wahoo. It was a beautiful morning and I had a nice tailwind push me home. Later I rode up the hill and back giving me 46.6 miles in all for the day.
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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/13/2011
00:00
Enjoy your summer!
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I know I am! I rode to work yesterday in perfect conditions. And tonight I rode up the hill. Tomorrow we'll get some gravel goodness. Yesterday was 20.66 miles and tonight was 4.81. Hope your getting outdoors for some fun too.
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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/10/2011
21:41
Use oil. Neatsfoot Oil that is.
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I've been content with the Brooks saddle on my Austro-Dieamler. But the other day when I got the Felt out for a ride I realized how much better the Brooks on the Felt was broke-in than the one on the Austro-Dieamler. It has 10 times more miles on it, but I couldn't help but wish it would break in faster. So I got out the Neatsfoot Oil and submerged the saddle in it for a few days. I had to add a few rocks to the bucket to displace the oil enough to cover the saddle.
Tonight I took it out and put it back on the bike, then went for a little spin around Hwy 2. I've also rode up the hill and to work since I last blogged for a total of 19.61 miles.

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21:31
Changes.
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Bike Pedalers closing has been the topic this week on the local cycling scene. We were all sad to see it happen. They have done so much for me, the scene, the sport, the lifestyle and the community. The Flatwater Cycling team and events will continue. And they are going to have a sale. To get on their email list and find out about the upcoming sale go to www.bikeped.com and send them an email. It was an epic ride. I wish everyone at the store the best in whatever path they choose.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/06/2011
23:49
Loup to loop.
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I went for a spin late this morning on the South Point Loop after sleeping in because I was up late dancing on the bank of the Loup at Bobbie's wedding reception lastnight.
Later today I rode up the hill and back for a total if 12.5 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/02/2011
23:16
Aloha! From the 2011 Hawaiian Nacho Ride.
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The Mopac was the place to be tonight as cyclists took a couple of hours from their responsibilities for the prescribed weekly dosage of endorphins. The Hawaiian themed Nacho Ride is an annual event and it's always a hoot to see everyone decked out as if we were riding the Big Island. Tonight's ride began hot and steamy, but that only made it seem more authentic. I ended the evening with 20.43 miles.
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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 08/01/2011
12:16
Happy Hour.
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Saw the sun come up as I rode into work this morning. We have to shuffle cars this afternoon, so I don't get to ride home. But with today's heat index at 112' F. I won't argue. Today's miles = 10.38

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 07/29/2011
23:57
Future cyclists.
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The high school runners are practicing again. It's that time of year. I just smile when I see then on the trails, because I know most of them will come around and become cyclist.

I always ask other bikers how they got into cycling. Lots of times they say they used to be runners, but gave it up, and now are cyclist. Ever notice how you seldom find a runner who has given up biking to run? But there are tons of great athletes on two wheels who have been told by their doctor that the impact is causing permanent damage and that they should switch to biking.

Nothing against runners. But it's hard not to wonder why schools don't have competitive cycling instead of Cross Country. Probably because of liability and cost.

Anyway, I always remember to smile and say "hi" to the runners when they go by. I want to stay on their good side, because in 10 years, they'll show up on a group ride and I'll need them to pull me into the wind.

I rode to the office, then up the hill today getting me 25.86 miles on the Austro-Diamler.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 07/28/2011
20:58
Bike path improvements continue on the Billy Wolff.
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I took yesterday off, and drove to a meeting today in Omaha. But I did ride to work and back on Tuesday where the new bike path bridge is in place on the Billy Wolff just Northwest of 27th & Capital Parkway. Their working on the connector path that'll link it to the new Antelope Valley Project Trail. This will enable cyclist to cross Randolph to the East of Capital Parkway avoiding a crossing where cars are always seemingly stopped on the crosswalk and making right-hand turns without looking for bikes. The new bridge isn't quite open yet, but will be soon.
My miles on Tuesday's commute = 20.76

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 07/26/2011
10:32
Just bumming.
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I don't know what it was about yesterday's commute, but there were bums everywhere. Is there a homeless convention in town this week?
Also, I didn't think much about it when it happend. But later in the day it was a topic of discussion on Facebook. Apparently Shane saw me have a close call with a white minivan that wasn't paying attention. I had a feeling she wasn't going to look my way or stop and I finally had to yell "wait". She did, and as I rode by I thanked her. Remember, when your driving a car to look for bikes.

I got home from work with 20.84 miles on the Austro-Daimler for the day.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 07/24/2011
23:46
Quality not quantity.
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I haven't been able to ride as much as I'd like. But I had my timing down pat today. I rode up the hill and back, and happend across Matt on his sweet new whip shortly after leaving the house. I missed this evening's storm and rode home on a dry bike path. Everything worked out in my favor. Today's miles = 4.81

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 07/22/2011
23:59
Riding more than blogging.
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Since everyone is tuned into TDF I figured it was ok to slack off a bit on blogging lately. But I have been riding a little. I biked to work and back today for 20.85 miles and rode up the hill 4 times lately for another 19.2 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 07/09/2011
08:14
Ducked out for a short ride.
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This morning I went for a spin up the hill equaling 4.80 miles.
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08:12
It just gets better and better.
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The trail center / bike shop is being built along the Antelope Valley Trail, new trees were planted this week, and the new bike bridge footings are in the ground on the Billy Wolfe. If you haven't been on a ride lately get your bike out and see what's new.
Yesterday's ride to the office = 20.84 miles.

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Nebraska blogs (US-NE), 07/07/2011
18:53
100%
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This morning's forecast said there was 100% humidity, but only a 30% chance of showers. I got 1/2 way to the office before the heavy showers hit and I stopped under a bridge to wait it out. The rain let up a little and I decided to ride on to the office. After hanging my clothes on the fence behind the office and drying my shoes, gloves and helmet with a fan I was ready to ride home under sunny skies this afternoon. Today's miles = 20.77
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