I guess cyclists get rider’s block sometimes; just as authors get writer’s block.

Somehow it seems that we just can’t get any faster; or the prep for a century isn’t going well. I’m not immune to rider’s block; and I wonder how much of it is of my own doing.

My Own Block

The hard efforts that we need to improve strength — and, therefore, speed — aren’t comfortable. They certainly aren’t my favorite part of riding; and it’s often hard for me to prod myself into doing them. No wonder I’m not getting stronger any too fast!

I wasn’t sure that this morning was going to be a good time for such exercises, anyway, because “patchy dense fog” was in the forecast. Luckily there wasn’t much fog when I was riding. I was even able to see the old crescent moon; low in the sky, and looking big and orange-y.

Yesterday morning it was very foggy, indeed. I had an early doctor’s appointment; and it was still dark plus foggy when I left home. I carried a bicycle headlight; and come to think of it, I should have worn my reflective vest.

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This appointment was at a clinic that I had never visited before; and I didn’t see anywhere for bicycle parking. It’s a good thing I didn’t try to ride there! So I missed riding yesterday; but I did get in 3-4 miles of walking!

Tomorrow there’s a high wind warning from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; and another outbreak of severe weather is possible in the evening. Poor Arabi. They’re still reeling from last Wednesday’s tornado; and now there’s the possibility of a repeat performance!

I hope the wind doesn’t throw a meteorological rider’s block at me. Gusts might reach 45 mph; and that’s close to tropical storm strength! If the strong wind holds off until 8:00 o’clock, I should be OK for my morning ride. But it might be wise to walk to work tomorrow.