Another beautiful day in the SC lowcountry. Rode along the west dike of Lake Moutlrie on Old Yeller. Spotted a huge alligator swimming the cove near the Hatchery boat ramp. There were a few folks sunbathing, walking, fishing, boating, and jet skiing. Hopefully those in boats were all family members. Was going to ride through Moncks Corner on the way home but the was road closure at the railroad tracks so I turned around and headed home.

Several things going on. A week ago I road a century ride. Not unusual. I’ve completed 67 centuries so I have a good idea what it feels like. What was unusual was my level of fatigue. The exhaustion started half way through the ride. I wondered what caused it. Was it pollen, the heat, poor fueling, too much elevation for a single speed, or did I have COVID-19. I didn’t feel myself.

Great weather. Temperatures were mostly in the 80’s ℉ although the bike computer read 91℉ at one point. Had to ride through a controlled burn on Cainhoy Rd. Not a smart thing to be doing during a global pandemic causing respiratory illness. The Ravenel Bridge and West Ashley Greenway multi-use paths were quite congested. Hopefully sweat and snot rockets were not shared. Ride on. ☮

Late night working Wednesday. Was going to sleep late and drive my car to work but woke up early enough for a bike commute. Good one. Ride on ☮

Good commute. Work is crazy. Ride on ☮

Rather windy on the coast but the temperatures were warm enough to go just jersey, shorts, and sandals. Love it. Rode the single speed today. Good fun. Ride on. ☮

Two dry commutes in a row. Nice. Good commute. Ride on ☮

OK, we got the temperature rising. Now if the wind could calm down it would be ideal. Good commute. Ride on ☮

With the time change I was able to squeeze in an afternoon century and get home before dark. Nice! Rode Old Yeller today instead of the single speed. It feels like the rolling resistance is greater on Old Yeller than the Wabi Classic single speed. I think the last couple of century rides on the single speed were easier than today’s. The extra gears are nice for bridges and headwinds but if I enjoy riding the single speed more perhaps I just need to toughen up.

Rain all week, sunny and cool on the weekend is this year’s weather pattern. Enough already. Another sloppy ride home. Still better than sitting on my butt in a car. Morning commute was pleasant. Ride on ☮