A long time at that!  Today was a day I had extra time so I put in some saddle time.  It's been so long since I've rode, I just wanted to soak up the day and enjoy the ride.  I certainly did that indeed, but was tired enough in the end. 

I did not see any of the usual people again today even going out early or my normal time.  I had taken along Spikeys treat, but no Trudy today.  I may not bother taking it anymore until I do catch her.  I can set up a time to meet then to get Spikey his Wisconsin treat

Along the way on one loop, I had to stop for deer.  Two does and their babies   They started to run back, but I slowly proceeded and they just stopped and watched me go by.  I suppose they crossed once they knew I was not a threat to them.

This was a relaxing and well paced ride.  Not pushing anything.  Just working on getting myself back into shape and breathing better.  I'm not training for anything anymore since the ToW, so there is no sense in pushing anything anymore.  Now I will just enjoy what's left of Summer and Fall before the dreaded Winter months and layers upon layers of gear IF I can ride at all.  I've even bid on a couple kits on eBay to get myself back into gear!  For me now, there is no other purpose riding but to enjoy cycling again and get back into shape, that's what it should be all about anyway  

Oooo, 21 miles already. Nice. Don't try to do TOO much TOO soon now. ;)

....see my blog for more info on exactly what my injury turns out to be...gonna be a while for me yet.:(