I had to ride today while I can. The weather outlook for tomorrow is 90% chance of heavy rain; and the wind as high as 20 mph by afternoon. Gusts could reach 35 mph; and I don’t want to be trying to ride in that!

Actually, I felt like taking today off; but I knew what might happen if I did. By tomorrow I’d be getting very antsy from the lack of physical activity; and if I couldn’t get out to ride, I’d go crazy.

Today I put in a total of six one-minute efforts at riding 15 mph or more. I’ve got to do that at least once a week; and work to lengthen those intervals.  They say, you have to go fast if you want to get fast. It makes sense, really; it’s rather like learning to play a musical instrument. You’ve got to practice if you want to be able to play.

This morning I hit a max speed of 17+ mph. It helped that there was almost no wind — unusual for us. But it looks like it’s coming! There’s a weather system in the SW Gulf that they’re watching; and I believe that’s the generator for the wind and rain expected tomorrow.

At about 11:30 am I had to go out to run an errand; and the sky was mostly overcast. I’m glad it didn’t rain, because I had my laptop with me.

Should I try to go for another, short ride while I can? The hour-by-hour forecast doesn’t show any rain before tonight. On the other hand, I’ve got things to do!