Rode down to the Ashley River before the rain returned. It was 43℉ with gusty winds. Not ideal conditions but it could be much worse. Looking forward to a glimpse of the sun tomorrow. Ride on. ☮

Feel pretty wimpy for leaving work at noon to beat the cold rain. Tonight it will dip down into the upper 20’s℉. Bah, humbug. It is going to be a challenge to get miles in with this rainy cold weather. I just need to toughen up. This weather is pretty tame compared to other locations. My right risk is swollen and sore from Saturday’s century ride around Lake Murray. I think because I changed gears so much due to the hills.

Drove the Chevy Bolt EV to Swansea, SC and parked at the Lexington County Library. Cleared it with the librarian and hit the road on Old Yeller. First time cycling this part of the South Carolina. Surprised by the amount of urban sprawl around Lake Murray and the hills on this route. With an average temperature of 46℉ I never felt comfortable. The cool wind, hills, and heavy traffic prevented me from relaxing.

I’ve watched The Game Changers and Forks Over Knives. Both are informative providing a plethora of reasons why we should be eating a plant based diet. Solves so many problems for our environment and our health. Good commute. Ride on. ☮

Rode down to Hyde Park Rd and back. Experienced some pleasant human interactions which is usually not the case. On the corner of Hwy 165 and County Line Rd there is a farmhouse with a couple of roosters that are always crowing. The property owner was outside and I let him know how I love hearing the roosters when I ride by. I had stopped on the side of the road to eat a fig newton.

A chilly start at 40℉. On the lake dike it was about 8 degrees warmer. Water is still warm. Nice. Pretty good ride although I didn’t have much punch in my legs so I took it easy. Ride on. ☮ Photo album

No tricks this week. All good except for a lady yelling at me to ride the bicycle path. I would if there was one from Moncks Corner to Summerville. October is done and dusted. It has been a warm one and I’ve loved it. This morning started off in the 70’s℉. Tomorrow morning will be 30 degrees cooler. Boo. The miles by month in 2019 807 January 553 Feburary 982 March 726 April 827 May 868 June 826 July 1043 August 1050 September 835 October 8,517 miles so far in 2019 Ride on.

Little foggy this morning, drizzling on the way home but mild temperatures. Good commute. Old Yeller is performing well. Need to replace the splitting foam grips on my handlebars before Thursday’s commute. Ride on. ☮

Chill Sunday afternoon ride after the rain fell to Old Fort Dorchester. Ride on. ☮

Incredibly nice weather for late October. Mid 80s℉. I’ll take it. Chose to ride Cainhoy Rd instead of Hwy 41 at the last moment. Good decision. Hwy 41 is straight as an arrow, busier, and less scenic than Cainhoy Rd. Rode thorough Dunes West subdivision to avoid the busiest section of Hwy 41. I haven’t memorized the route through Dunes West yet. I tend to doubt my turns. Had to look at my phone a couple of times.