Only a complete idiot would get up before dawn and ride 15 cold miles for a cup of coffee. Yep, I’m your man.
Friday Coffee Club is my excuse for getting my ass in gear once a week. It’s also my excuse for a nap about five hours later.
I was unable to locate the battery for The handlebar bag on The Mule obstructs a handlebar mounted light so I pulled my CrossCheck down off its hook, slapped a headlight on its handlebars and rode off into the cold and dark.
I made it to the Duke Marsh bridge and was happy to see no ice on the boards. I stopped to check out the predawn light over the Potomac.
The ride to DC featured a headwind but I didn’t much mind because my legs were feeling strong after taking yesterday off.
Friday Coffee Club was in fine form. Ricky brought some homemade pumpkin banana chocolate chip bread. Poncho sported his new merino wool Phoenix Bikes jersey. Joe showed off his new screaming yellow jersey. Steve O describes his icky sinus surgery (I had to ask!). Andrea described how to tell male baked goods from female baked goods.
Fellerino checked his batwatch. It said rain was approaching so I headed for home. Of course, I got caught in the rain but the tailwind more than made up for the dampness.
Nap time beckons.
A Few Spokes Shy of a Wheel 
The bread was a pumpkin chocolate chip bread – no banana!
I will make a correction to the public record, counselor!
Friday coffee group…..what a great idea for getting out…..when you really want to stay in.