6.4.2011 Ride: Tomorrow, London

Up in plenty of time for a sunrise ride.  Much to do to get ready for leaving later in the day though I still managed to take several photos.  The morning started off very pleasantly, feeling relatively cool with low humidity.  With the rising sun, the humidity quickly rose.  So, without further ado...

The sky was clear except for a few strands of clouds on the eastern horizon, which seemed to promise the delivery of a delightful red ball.

And that is exactly what the gift package included.

As I mentioned yesterday, basketball goals seem to be a recurrent theme lately.  I've passed the post below several times over the years but this is the first time it caught my eye (as far as I remember).

 The diagonal bar with hoop reminds me of either a praying mantis or a butler with a serving tray.

The dogs in our neighborhood are always dropping their stuffed toys around the road.  This one was right in the middle of the cul-de-sac.  Lying as it was, he seemed to be a prime CSI candidate. 

A close up shot reveals possible evidence.

These spider strands run up and away for a good thirty feet to bushes on the side of the road.  Very mysterious case. 

A streaking contrail seems most appropriate in light of my departure later today.

Today's Ride:  62mins.  11.02 miles.  70 degrees.  Miles YTD:  3,449.69