Blather on Bicycling

Just last week I was thinking (while riding of course) that it was very early in the year for the roads to be turning to Rice Krispies in what seemed like 100+ degrees on road surface. In a way, this is good because auto traffic in hot conditions helps smooth out the roads. Only so many days a year are favorable for this. I’ve been noticing that Palmer Junction Rd, far north on Hunter Rd, and even Market Lane are all getting quite smooth. On the the other hand, the surfacing tar on chip sealed roads is annoying for cycling because it sticks to your tires. Today was cooler, and I was out for a beautiful ride. Suddenly, I was trying to outrun thunderstorms and losing, ducking in a grain elevator for shelter in Alicel, getting pressure washed by passing trucks, and jumping straight in the shower at home. This is more like the May riding I know in La Grande.