That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

Nietzsche said it first, but I was thinking it Saturday morning as I left Bike Barn for my weekly Saturday ride. Although it was warm at the start, weather reports indicated that by mid-morning cold wind out of the north would push through. Fortunately I packed arm warmers and wore a vest; though getting caught in a north wind and, possibly, rain, didn't sound like fun to me. My cycling club quickly decided that we should ride to the San Jacinto Monument since, in this rare instance with the wind out of the south at the start and shifting mid-morning, we should have wind at our backs in both directions. Once at the monument, I thought I would turn around  so I wouldn't have to take the Lynchburg Ferry and then cross the Baytown Bridge to get back. Long story short, I didn't want to turn around alone. Peer pressure took me to Baytown and back.  It rained twice, but none of us melted. A great ride! A great day!

Cycling will remain not only a passion, but a great way to get in shape for my upcoming surfing adventure. After all, isn't balancing on two wheels, crossing high bridges and weaving in and out of cars on busy roads as close to surfing as I can get right now?