I started out with ambition on a solo ride up Mt Lemmon this morning. Unfortunately, the higher I biked the cooler it got from a stiff westerly wind that increased as I climbed. So, I decided to turn around at Windy Point taking care to brace against side winds as my speed reached and exceeded 40 mph on the descent. About 1/2 mile from Molino Basin, I felt something stinging on my right wrist & had to find a parking pullout so I could stop and deal with a bee that had gotten caught just above my glove. I had to pull out its stinger oozing with venom before I could proceed. It was interesting to note that a marathon & half marathon event is being set up for this weekend as each mile was marked with mileage flags interspersed with 'comfort stations'. As an experienced marathon runner, I can't imagine running downhill from Summerhaven to Tanque Verde High School on Melpamene Rd for 26+ miles. I suspect there will be a LOT of runners suffering from shin splints and sore knees/hips before that event is over!