It probably comes to no surprise by you that cycling is a top priority for me. However, it is taking a backseat, today. It is almost painful. It is beautiful and warm in the Keweenaw. It is almost 70 degrees F. I really want to ride. I need to ride. I am not allowing myself to ride. Why? Let’s take a couple of things into consideration.

My total bike time is about four to six hours. It takes me about a half-hour to an hour to prep for my ride, including food, gear, and dogs. My actual ride time take about two to three hours, followed by a shower and stretching – another hour. By not biking, I can save four to six hours.

Why is saving this time important, today? I have lots of homework and reading to do:

It’s quite a bit of work, and I’ve gotten through a lot of it, but I still haven’t completed it.

Another reason why I’m not riding my bike, today, is because I have to do the dishes. I cleaned the silverware the other day, but my plates and bowls are stacking up on the counter. That’s getting done, as well.

Getting a ride in would be doable, even after all of that, but I have one other thing, today: a Red Jacket cyclocross meeting. That will take an hour or two, then it’s off to bed. Correction: I am just going to stay home, do homework, and clean house. It’s about time I didn’t go anywhere for one day.

My goal, after today, is to stay on top of things so I can feel free to ride my bike, whenever. That would be nice. I get to commute, tomorrow, but I won’t be able to do that highly desired mountain bike ride. That will have to wait until Friday. Then, it’s another busy weekend.