Today's self-portrait was supposed to be me holding my week or so old niece. But my ride to New Jersey cancelled due to illness. So after having taken the day off to go I went for a long bike ride and will go to work Saturday to make up for today. Here I am after 40 miles, 34 of which I count as the "ride," the rest getting there and back. A little slower than the other day, but without the fatigue after twenty miles. (Good sign.) My calves cramped up and I ran out of water, so I cut it about 5 minutes short, the goal was two hours steady riding.

Now for a shower, more stretching, some ice cream, chocolate and water. Oh, and some more applescotch pie. Maybe I won't have all of that. :-)