I was reminded on Facebook today that a year ago I posted on some early autumn rides. Cycling in fall, I remember those rides and sights vividly, even viscerally.

I also remember, like the post says, that I didn’t take the cycling for granted. How I knew even while it was happening, how special it all was and how lucky I was to be doing it. My riding partner says I used to say it a lot while we rode along and after. Day after day of perfect weather. It was that kind of experience – too good to be true – you simply couldn’t believe your good luck.

What a year I had cycling, I will never forget it.

A few pics from recent rides. I’m really happy to have exceeded 600 miles again this month. That’s 3 in a row (and October would make 4).

September 616 miles, August 652, July 627

Pleased to have raised $535 for Cleveland Clinic’s VeloSano.

Happiest of all to still be cycling. Especially now. 🚴‍♀️💞

September 30, 2020
Berkshire road, my favorite in the fall, a climb I used to avoid but it’s easy this year
Love Cycling in Fall
Chagrin River road near Gates Mills, one of my favorite stretches. Love following the river. So many more people out cycling this year. Love that too. *I was hit maybe a mile from this spot, in Gates Mills
Spinning wheels and fallen leaves – doesn’t get any better