We started out with just a few clouds…
and I admit, I had low expectations for a beautiful sunrise.
I prefer the dramatic clouds over clear skies.

But then… as if on cue, the clouds drifted into place and we ended up
having a classically beautiful sunrise with shimmering reflections on the lake.

Kicking off another week with another beautiful sunrise.
Lots of clouds coming in from the northwest… slowly drifting over the lake.
Beautiful colors & glimmering reflections.

Big clouds… big sky… big drama… big picture!!!

I got up and checked my weather app. It said 100% chance of rain at 5:00am…
but that’s an hour-long guess, right???

And since sunrise is about 5:15am, I thought I might be able to squeeze it in before the rain?! Great cloud coverage… some dramatic shadows & reflections… a bit of wind picking up… and then some sprinkles! Which sent me home sooner than I wanted, while pedaling to get home before the rain.

Which I did… and now it’s raining!!!

Another beautiful morning… another beautiful bike ride. We started with almost clear skies… but then the clouds started to move in… and we were treated with a beautifully clouded skyshow!

After two nights of crazy storms & two mornings of wet roads & debris… it felt great to finally have clear skies & cooler temps. There were still a lot of trees down & branches strewn about, but the beautiful sunrise made it all seem better!

Just a little but of “humidity” hanging low over the Chicago skyline this morning.
It’s definitely gonna got hot & sweaty today!!!

From dew-covered grasses to shimmering sunrise reflections… today’s ride was quiet & serene… and quite sweaty! The breeze was nice until you stopped moving. Then the sweat kicked in from the early morning heat & humidity already starting the day!

With layered clouds, the morning sky was painted with sunrise color.
So quiet, so serene… so beautiful.

Just clear sailing all morning along the lake… on my bike of course!