The cottonwoods are fluffing to remind me that big long rides are in the offing and that I'd better be in shape! It's a lovely day for a ride, a few fluffy clouds in the sky, temperatures in the lower 80s F and light breezes. The down side is that Hayes Drive and the Linear Trail are all closed for construction, giving cyclist no good way to get to US24 other than picking their way across town and spending too much time on arterials. Not the best planning. Back on the upside, they beautifully paved and widened the east end of the frontage road near the auction barn. It's gone from nasty, confusing gravel to a thing of beauty! There's an ice cream stand where the kayak rental used to be in St. George. I did not partake today but will keep that in mind for the future. Otherwise it was a nice, typical ride to Wamego and back. I am again happy with my conditioning. Wore the red/black Assos Cape Epic jersey, PI shorts & shoes, with PI Attack gloves.