I kicked off my holiday with another sunrise bike ride along the lakefront… well before the holiday “picnic crowd” flood in and converge all over “my” bike trail.

Further down the road… the sun came up and splashing golden colors across the water.

I started out early this morning… knowing that I needed to “squeeze in” my morning bike ride BEFORE I head back out to Schaumburg for Day Two of the Prairie Arts Festival.

Another beautiful morning along the lakefront. The ride south was quiet along the bike trail.

But coming back, I hopped on Lake Shore Drive for a quick, impromptu mini-version of “Bike The Drive.” Convenient as LSD was already shut down for the real Bike The Drive event today!

After Monday’s incredible sunrise, today was less stunning with fewer clouds in the sky.

This morning started out a little earlier & a little darker than normal. With my art fair tomorrow… I had a LOT to get done this morning so I knew I needed an early start to my day.

A single tree. A single silhouette. Stunning.

Big sunrises & bigger skies need even bigger photos!!!

With clouds on the horizon, the morning ride had great potential.
Potential for an incredible sunrise!!!

As the sun continued to rise, the layers of clouds continued to move & separate in layers of color across the sky.

Finally. A dry morning.

It’s been raining so much lately that every morning has been too wet to ride. It felt great to get out this morning… at least until rain clouds popped up which were good “encouragement” to turn around and head home! Turned around halfway.

Luckily, the rain clouds passed and I stayed dry as the clouds seemed to move on… well, at least halfway for a stunning cloudscape!

And then it opened up…

And that’s all… a spot.

A lot of clouds. A stiff breeze. And warm temps.
Felt kinda nice to ride with shorts & short sleeves… instead of all those winter layers!!!