Today I had my eye on the sky. The forecast said, T-storms were possible from late morning; and at 6:25 am, there were already big thunderheads to the South and West.

Those clouds seemed to grow and grow; and I was a bit anxious about that. I was worried that things might turn stormy before I got back home; and turned back a mile or so early.

I had a bit more headwind coming home than I did during last Sunday’s long ride; and my average speed was only 11.45 mph. The heat was getting to me, too. It was only during the last 5 miles or so that the clouds began to move over the sun part of the time. On a day like this, that’s a welcome relief!

My distance wasn’t bad: 40.9 miles. As to my pace, I think I need to get back to force development exercises — or else haul out Get Fast! again. Racing isn’t on my radar; but most of us cyclists want to get faster, don’t we?

Since I got  home, I’m debating whether to ride over to the drug store. I’ve still got my eye on the sky; and the rain hasn’t begun. There was a brief drizzle around noon; but you never know when it might begin to pour.

I have some prescription refills that I need to take care of; and it’s a big nuisance to do that after work. In the long run, it will be easier to do it now. At  the same time, I’m tired; and I don’t really feel like going out. I also need to clean up the kitchen — same old story.