Heat Wave & the Joy of Riding, an Unlikely Combo

Oh boy we are in the midst of a mini heat wave.  The last two days have temps soaring into the upper 90's with heat indexes well over a 100.  I pretty much chalked up "no riding" but was surprised when going outside and away from the AC to water flowers in the evening that the horrendous hot day time temps dipped at bit.  With the sun low in the sky the temptation to ride was there and I quick as a bunny hopped on my bike for a little ride around town.  Short little jaunts of a few miles, but enough to nearly satisfy the crave to ride.  It's amazing how addictive this hobby or sport can be.  Methinks it's the rush of endorphins one gets from physical exercise that beckons.   Whatever the lure, I felt strong tonight.  I think it is, in part,  the after glow from the weekend of pushing limits.  Short quick recovery rides this week seem to be very rewarding, I return home more energized than tired, and that my friend is what the joy of bike riding means to me!