Saturday routine

Can't say I've really got the hang of this ... well Colin - you can see (if you scroll for 3 hours) why it's mainly pictures of the kids!

Wish I had a photo or three of my cycling expedition of last Wed. Decided to give cycling to work a go. Up at 5.00 (dark but not too chilly) to walk the doglets, back by 5.30, on the road at 6.00. I gave myself about an hour and a half for the 20 km trip, knowing I'd need a bit of time up my sleeve for navigational errors. A slight drizzle began about 15 minutes in, enough to cool, not bother. Opened the map about 6.30 after narrowly avoiding going down a highway ramp and unsuccessfully navigating the Mississippi River crossing ... finding that I was still on the same side ... and had crossed a highway instead. Negotiated the first river crossing, stopped in at a warehouse about 30 minutes later for directions and then arrived at work an uneventful half hour later. Besides forgetting the hair dryer, all was well.

Pulled on damp clothes for the ride home around 4.30 and stepped out into a 'bit' of a breeze which turned into a full-on chilly headwind which seemed to remain a headwind regardless of what direction I took. I think I almost made use of all 27 gears ... at least getting down to the 3rd cog. Started getting 'jelly' legs and a wind headache on the Mendota Bridge (about half way). I had my camera with me, but thought that if I stopped, that I might just sit down and stay put!

Took the scenic route along the Mississippi River back home. By this time of day it was about 6.15 or so and all the evening fit people were taking full advantage of the remaining daylight, jogging, walking, cycling along the same route and ALL looking extremely relaxed and competent in spite of the HORRID wind. I was gritting my teeth by this stage and trying to pretend that I wasn't going to die.

Made it home by about 6.30 ... dismounted somewhat ungracefully, hobbled upstairs, turned all the heaters on, ate whatever I could lay my hands on, went into automatic mode to feed and walk dogs ... then collapsed in the bath, thawing out about an hour later!

Weirdly enough, I felt fine the next day, though I'm not sure my bottom would like the feel of the bike seat just yet. But may venture out once more before the REAL weather hits.

Saturday breaky 

One-handed double-chin shot 

Approaching Opperman