An odd day out. I wasn't in the mood for taking pictures. Maybe it was the heat. The few people I passed on the trail seemed to stare intently forward, lost in thought or just not very happy. On the other hand, car drivers were extremely respectful this morning as I had several wait on me or stop to give me the right of way even though they had it. I had to remember all those acts of kindness when I encountered one driver who cut me off when she made a right turn. I sensed the car that was overtaking me from behind was slowing down as we approached an intersection. Could it really be turning, I wondered. Anticipating the driver was planning to do so, I slowed, otherwise I would have run right into the side of her car. I did blare my air horn a couple of times and yelled out "What are you doing!?" She actually slowed down so that I was able to catch up with her. I don't know if it's worse to think she didn't know what she was doing or she did. I did get the feeling that she would be more aware next time she encountered a bicyclist.
Just a couple of pictures. A bicyclist was approaching from the opposite direction on Appleby Rd. It turned out to be a friend of Rachel's, Serena. Realizing I didn't have any pictures for today, I circled back and caught up with her in the Hastings parking lot.
Serena Caffrey
She had ridden from home and was on her way to The Omni Center. I ran into her on Saturday as well when I biked to the Farmer's Market. She was sitting on a bench doing some sketching.
Back on the trail, I passed a cicada. A well preserved specimen that was photo worthy.
Mid to high 90s all week with the forecast of HOT for the rest of the summer.
Today's Ride: 2hrs. 44mins. 31.22 miles. 80 - 91 degrees. Miles YTD: 4,416.45
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