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It's 91 degrees in Belleville today. With the 66 percent humidity, it feels like 106 degrees. Yuck. Nothing like summer in St. Louis. This is the time of years when I wish I had more normal working hours so I can ride in the evening or early morning. I didn't get out at all today because I watched Ronald Reagan's funeral. It was a moving experience, even if Bill and Hillary Clinton were falling asleep. President Bush and former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney were particularly eloquent.

I have been snakebit as far as my cycling is concerned this year. Last year at this time, I had already completed two multiday rides, the Florida Bicycle Safari and the Tour of Quebec. A year ago this week, I was enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of Quebec City, one of the most amazing cities in North America. By contrast, I rode 36.5 miles on Tuesday, my longest ride of the year. I need to get a lot more of those in before August, when I ride the West Shoreline Tour. I also had broken spokes on two consecutive Wednesday Evening Rides of the Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society. I hope the rest of June goes much better than this.

Roger 0 comments 3:07 PM