May 6 – 44 days to go. A beautiful day in the neighborhood.

It’s only May but June is busting out all over in Colorado.  Today was one of the first beautiful spring/summer days.  The temperature has warmed up and the wind has died down.  And it’s gloriously dry.  I don’t know why more people don’t live here. So I rode my 37-mile (60 km) training route through Cherry Creek State Park. Had beautiful views of Pike’s Peak, Mount Evans, and Long’s Peak.  The picture shows some fellow bikers in the park with a nice view of Mount Evans.  I averaged 17.6 mph (28.3 kph) so my speed is picking up nicely. Oh, also took Bella for a 4 1/2 mile walk.  Now for a nice nap.