Day One

I got off to a late start. I had to put on my rain gear. It started just as I pulled out of the car port. I stopped 10 miles down the road and took it off. I was wetter from my sweat than I would have been from the rain. Turns out it rained off and on ALL day. I stopped three or four times for shelter.
And when the rain did stop all flags were standing at attention. The wind was soo strong. I have to admit that I would have been happier if they had been at Parade rest for me.
I did ask Jesus to put his hand on my back a couple of times and help me up the hills.
What I can tell you about bicycle riding is the bigger ti vehicle is the more rude they seem to be. Also the ones that are more expensive are the same. I had both a log truck and a Cadillac within inches.
I had equipment failure too. The cleat on my right shoe stopped working after my stop to take off the rain gear. It turns out that it came loose and shifted. Nothing I can't fix. those shoes are drying and I will be wearing my other pair.
Tomorrow is another day. looks like it is going to be cold so I bought a sweat shirt.
It is time for bed. Catch you all then.