A shortish ride today, only about 10 miles. I again went to Cycle Concepts and Joe's Cigars shop to say hello to Lisa. I also bought a really nice Chatteau de Real 5 X 55. A very nice smooth smoke with the typical Hoduran cedar flavors with a creamy finish...Will be getting more of those. The outer half of the ride was easy going and fast! Probaby average around 20mph, but coming back the wind was in my face that cause a severe slowdown by the end. I averaged around 13.5 mph for the whole ride, so do the math. The wind was not only brisk, but chilling, a northerly wind on a warm day, not nice. Feel fresh now though some two hours after. Made whole wheat pasta with some leftover sause, really good.

Waiting for the C's game, and hoping the laker's beat the magic. Magic up 13 after 3 Q's. Planning to ride to work tomorrow if the weather holds as predicted. My first ride to work this year.

This month, and week will be 1 year since I started riding again. Was not sure when I started that I could stay motivated to keep going. I can remember my first ride was only around the block, and was exhausted. Starting to cycle again has literally saved my life. Both by changing my health dynamics, and my outlook. I am more motivated today to keep going than I was then, as I see hope at the end of the tunnel.

 For those of you battling age and weight, there is hope, but you have to work at it daily. Take it slow and plan everything out in advance, from what you want to accomplish (goals) and what you will do. Find a friend or family member with similar interests, and just keep on. Take it day by day, and soon you will see results. If I did it from where I started from, so can you.

Just keepin' on!