Who needs a car

When you have perfectly good legs that can peddle your happy a** anywhere you want? Well that is what I tell myself every time I get on my bike to literally take my happy behind anywhere. I have grown a new appreciation for the convenience of having a car. But I must say that this area is very biker friendly :) There are bike lanes on almost every street and drivers are very aware of the biking scene around here. The ride is about six miles each way (downhill in the morning and then uphill the whole way home) and for the most part I really love it. Gives me a chance to enjoy the view of endless grape vines and mountains in the distance. And, as you see above, an occasional hot air balloon! It is a refreshing ride in the morning, usually quite cool. I start out wearing four layers of clothing to slowly peel off during the day as it has lately been warming up well into the 90's. If fact the next week it will get into the 100's and cool down to 55 at night. Just when the craziness begins...