cycling

Prior to passing out in front of the television last night I quickly checked the weather forecast. According to Japan's premier site, the outlook was for a 40% chance of rain right when I want to ride. You never know what mood Mother Nature will have on any given day. How was today's ride?

I hit the sack last night with few intentions to awake at 4am and ride. Despite needing exercise, I opted to take a break and sleep late for a change. This was a great plan in theory, but all I could muster was an extra ninety minutes.

Some days when arising from the near dead at 4am it is instantly obvious I am feeling it. Other days, I feel ambivalent. Then there are days like this morning where I was not feeling it. At. All. Although not in the mood, I pushed myself to get out for some stimulating Saturday spinning.

A fresh new day dawns upon, faraway Friday finally flashing into view after a highly hectic work week. Prior to passing out asleep on the couch at 10pm I prepped my electrolytes and overnight oats in anticipation of banging out another 50k along the river.

Last night was another late work day, with meetings running through 11:30pm. Regardless of the hour I laid my head on the pillow, I was intent to ride in the morning, weather permitting. When I arose from a deep slumber at 4am, the first thing I did was peep outside. Lo and behold, no rain!

Mother Nature has commenced another reign of terror upon Tokyo, unleashing a storm of slippery soldiers creating chaos across the city. She has discharged her disciples, demanding disregard for those who wish to engage in outdoor activity entertainment.

Prior to knocking off for the night I briefly checked the weather report and saw the weather guessers proclamation of very little expectation for rain in the morning. I quickly prepared my electrolyte bottles and then drifted off to sleep, dreaming about cycling.

I awoke this morning at the crack-of-dawn at 4am like usual, scrambling out of bed and anticipating the weather forecast to be wrong. While still wiping the sleep from my weary eyes, I strolled into my office and peered out the window. Will I be allowed to ride today?