With triple digit temperatures in the forecast I got an early start. I was on the road by 4:20 AM. I finished the ride a little after 11 PM. It was 91℉ already. It was a pleasant ride. My favorite segments were Hwy 402 and the West Ashley Greenway. On the way home I stopped by the Summerville Farmer’s Market for 2 Cookie Chick oatmeal raisin cookies. Ride on. ☮

Looking forward to the Memorial Day Weekend. Not sure where but I know it will start early in the morning. Forecast high Memorial Day is 99℉. Good commute today. On Stony Landing Rd this morning a rabbit was being squirrely and almost ended up in my spokes. It changed directions and disaster was averted. Ride on. ☮ Old Berkeley High School being refurbished for Department of Education Relive ‘Commute AM’

The Garmin reported a maximum temperature of 93℉. I believe it and prefer it to winter temperatures that is for sure. Good commute. No issues. Ride on. ☮ Relive ‘Commute AM’ Relive ‘Commute PM’

Another absolutely gorgeous day in the Lowcountry. Not as hot as yesterday. Rode on the west dike of Lake Moultrie which was fantastic. On the peninsula that I frequent I was surprised by the number of trees down across the path. Several trees have been blown over since my last visit a couple of months ago. On the way home I wanted to avoid Hwy 176 as much as possible.

From stress to serenity. The sun, sweat, sights, scents, and sounds of the lowcountry make me smile. Good ride through Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, capped off with a stop at the Summerville Farmer’s Market for 2 Cookie Chick cookies. Ride on. ☮ West Ashley Greenway Charleston SC West Ashley Greenway Charleston SC Ashley River Charleston SC Relive ‘Tricounty Triangle’

Everyone seemed to be a little more uptight today. I survived. Good commute. Ride on. ☮ Relive ‘Commute AM’ Relive ‘Commute PM’

Today was dry and cooler. The 90’s ℉ are coming this weekend. Bring it on. Started earlier than usual. I arrived at work 4:56 AM. Good commute. Ride on. ☮ Relive ‘Commute AM’ Relive ‘Commute PM’

This century ride was less strenuous than last week’s century ride. Unfortunately I don’t know why. Was it my diet this week, my hydration, my fuel, my pace, the wind, the temperature or the phase of the moon. I wish I knew so I could replicate it. The route to Eutawville was super nice except for the 10 miles on Hwy 176. I started at 5 AM to get off of Hwy 176 as early as possible.

Morning routine is wake-up 4:30 AM, check radar, shower, dress, and cycle to work. This morning I pretended I didn’t see the radar. There was a line of rain headed my way. I chose to ride anyway. Just a little bit of rain on sections of the ride. No biggie. I kept thinking about my Good Friday ride to Myrtle Beach in the rain. Nothing will compare to that downpour.

The local newspaper published a depressing story on how dangerous our state is for pedestrians and bicyclists. Not that I need a reminder. I question my sanity every day but continue to ride. Had a nice chat with a neighborhood cyclist who just moved here from New Jersey. He works at Volvo and is a couple of years older than me. He was wondering where all the cyclists were. I told him about a couple of group rides.