The weather forecast had been for showers all day long today, and in fact, still shows showers/rain until 6pm. And yet, since at least 7:05am this morning, we’ve had quite a bit of sun, some wind, but no rain, not even a drizzle. Wet roads though, so I had no choice but to bring the rain bike.
![wolh_nigel6681](http://chainreactionblogs.com/diary/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/wolh_nigel6681-150x113.jpg)
Just Eric and Nigel (back from the UK) this morning, with the rest likely scared off by the rain that wasn’t. We rode at a fairly easy pace up the hill, or at least Eric and I did after I decided that staying on Nigel’s wheel would enforce anti-social behaviour (since I can’t carry on a conversation at anything over 80% effort). Yes, it was cool, but not really cold, and the broken clouds made for a beautiful backdrop. The run down 84 to west-side Old LaHonda was a slight grind due to headwinds coming off the coast, but I just glued myself to Nigel’s wheel and all was well.
West-side Old LaHonda? Let’s enjoy it while we can. I think one big truck, perhaps something like one of the propane trucks that frequently rumble through the coastal roads, could be enough to finish the road off. That will be a very sad day indeed.