The HEAT is on!

Mid-90's! Hot summer sun in May. And true to my old Southern and Western roots, I do not complain about the sunshine. Even when it is HOT out. Living so far from the Ocean means the Pacific relief I know and love is nowhere in sight. But there is nothing like starting a 4 hour ride already warmed up. And wearing a sleeveless jersey and shorts is freeing when you've been layering up for one thing or another for months on end.

I can't believe I could once slather up in baby oil---but there used to be an ozone layer, didn't there? Yesterday I rode out towards Mt. Rose and marveled at the snowy peaks while we were here frying in the extreme heat. Mike and I timed our rides perfectly and arrived home within minutes of each other. Long rides make "all you can eat sushi" a wonderful thing!

With smiles on our faces we headed to the neighborhood sushi bar and ate until we couldn't anymore. Then it was off to Trader Joe's and home to watch the re-play of the Giro di Italia on Universal Sports. (Our exciting lives!)

This morning I got a text from a friend saying he had ridden up Mt. Hamilton for the first time and that it was beautiful and he could see for miles. Nice way to start a Sunday!
And today the sun notched things up by a few degrees. Mid 90's. And yes it's hot, but with 12% humidity--it's still pretty comfortable. There seems to be a lot more cyclists here this year. Or maybe everyone is just so happy to be outside that more people are on the bike. Criss-crossing the Truckee river made me want to jump in. There were lots of folks enjoying the heat in the comfort of the chilly alpine fast moving river today.

Really a wonderful weekend of sunshine! Hope yours was too! Don't forget the sunscreen!