Took the usual route in the AM and a different route in the PM. Entered the back of Cane Bay via Black Tom Rd. The difference is a toss up. Hwy 17-A, the usual route, is busy but at least it is 4 lanes. Black Tom Rd is only two lanes with trucks and cars that won’t slow down for a cyclist. The Cane Bay route is about 5 miles longer which isn’t a big deal but the chance of getting hit by a motor vehicle is about the same on both routes.

Wasn’t sure I had it in me today. Knew I was at least going to get a couple of cookies from the Cookie Chick at the Summerville Farmer’s Market. Made the decision to continue the ride after taking a minute to eat one of the cookies. Glad I pressed on. While emptying the trash from my jersey pocket at the farmer’s market my leg brushed against a poisonous plant. I guess it was poison oak or ivy.

Uneventful commute this week. I gnashed my shin with my pedal at a traffic light. Bled like a fountain. Other than that it was a quiet week. Looking forward to the weekend. Probably knock out a century Saturday. Sunday I have an appointment to see a cottage at Nexton. The new line of homes are supposed to be smaller than the mansions they normally build. Maybe I’ll get out of this apartment one day.

Another bicycle rider was killed Sunday around 10 AM on a road I’ve traveled a few times. 33 year old Megan Walters Rafferty was a counselor at Ashley Ridge High School. RIP Megan. All good with my commute. I didn’t die. My 10k goal is on track. Cracked 7K this weekend. Currently at 7,065 towards my goal of 10,000 quality cycling miles in 2019. Ride on. ☮

Too tired after yesterday’s century to ride in the AM and too hot during the day I waited until the evening. Caught a nice sunset on the Lake Moultrie dike. The temperatures cooled off nicely. Ride on. ☮ Photo album

Oh my. What a hidden treasure. Wee Tee WMA is awesome. You can access it right off of Hwy 17-A north of Santee River. Surprised to see hills surrounding several beautiful lakes. Absolutely beautiful. My plan was to cut across to St Stephen SC but I ended up back on Hwy 17-A. Not a fan of returning home via the same route so I headed to Andrews SC and caught Hwy 521.

Hurricane Dorian left the roads lined with pine needles, leaves, and limbs providing a fresh pine scented ride. Almost collided with an opossum crossing Hwy 17-A. So glad to see some sunshine today. Ride on. ☮

Hurricane Dorian is taking its time getting to South Carolina. Expecting a brush-by on Thursday so I doubt I’ll commute by bike on Thursday. Today’s commute was good. Had a nice tailwind on the way home. Ride on. ☮

Bit of a breeze blowing. I planned the route so I would have a tailwind on the way home. I thought a couple of time of turning and going home when the wind was blowing in my face. I’m glad I stuck with it. Good ride. Ride on. ☮ Photo album

This ride did not live up to expectations. I was thinking I could get to the Edisto river but it didn’t work out. I did see some nice trails and cypress swamps but no water. Nothing like yesterday’s ride which was off the charts. I can’t believe it is September already. Summer please don’t go. Ride on. ☮ Photo album