Already Day 22 of Love to Ride!

 Today the only riding I did was to and from work. It is, however, a day for me to take note of.

My cycling records show that it’s six years to the day since I bought my road bike. Yesterday the bike’s long-term mileage total passed the 22,000 mark. I know that’s small beer compared to the miles that a serious, competitive cyclist puts in; but I’m thrilled by it. What a way to mark Day 22 of Love to Ride!

I find it rather an interesting coincidence that today is also Earth Day. My bicycle’s “birthday” fell on the day when we celebrate, among other things, non-polluting modes of transportation; such as riding a bicycle instead of driving a car.

The weather is starting to warm up. Soon I should be able to pack away leg warmers, arm warmers, and cycling jackets until October; maybe even November. My nose won\’t get so sniffly while I\’m riding, and that\’s a major relief.

Warming temperatures, alas, mean the bugs are coming out. Sometimes I ride through swarms of little insects, and have to be careful how I breathe. I don\’t want to inhale a bug and choke!