Got out a little earlier and finished just before the Night Rider time, LOL! It was a little chillier than yesterday and was windier too, otherwise a great day to ride. At the start of the rides both knees were not happy but by 5 miles they felt better. As I have been focusing on my cadence, it is getting a little easier but the second I drift in thoughts my cadence will drop, at one point I glanced at my HR and it was way down, then I noticed my cadence and it was equally way down! The ride felt harder than it was, the head winds and all the small hills didn't help, not complaining, the wind and hills are my friends! When I'm out of shape my HR when active goes way up, I wanted to keep it under 130 but it wasn't possible. When in shape my training HR is between 130-138 for Zone 2 & 3, now it is around 145-160. I accomplished my goals for today's ride, feel good about that and so happy to be back on the saddle. Be safe out there and enjoy the ride...