No riding yesterday. The weather has turned a bit snarky, nothing unusual for Michigan in March. Instead of riding I went with my friend Dan to do some scouting and prep work on his property for the upcoming spring turkey hunting season. I am an avid hunter, and I always enjoy being outdoors. It was great to slog around the fields, soaked and flooded from the snow melt off, and get ready for the approaching hunt. Also good exercise, and a chance to use some muscles I haven't used recently.
Friday was a different story. The weather was incredible, nearly 70. So I simply could not resist going out for a quick 30 mile ride. The temps were great, but there was a fierce wind out of the west, and the route I selected put me into the teeth of the wind for a very long stretch. It nearly blew me to a standstill on one series of nasty little bumps. But overall, I still managed to average 17mph for the ride, so all in all I was quite pleased.
Once again, a relatively incident free ride. Had 2 or 3 close passers, people that just feel the need to pass me so closely, that I could literally touch their cars with my hand. Don't these folks consider their actions? Why not wait the extra 10 seconds to pass me safely? I fail to understand this. But I accept that it will happen, and this rarely bothers me anymore.
Actually, I expect things will happen. When I hear cars behind me, I anticipate that they will honk. If I expect it and it happens, I will not be startled. If I expect it and it doesn't happen, I am pleasantly surprised.
One of these days, I am sure the drivers will return to their inconsiderate ways. For now I am just enjoying the ride, so to speak.
My weight has been a big focus for me recently. My goal is to get under 170 by the time the ride season really gets going. 165 would be perfect. I am 6 feet tall, I just picked 165 as the number that seems right. I was close to 180 during the winter, and am now down to 173. I have cut out a lot of sugar, but portion control will be the key. That and my ability, or inability, to ignore the ice cream that I make every weekend for the family.
Today is Sunday, weather does not look promising. The week is supposed to improve. No riding today, but ice cream could be in the forecast.
Safe travels today.
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