And so it goes on

I thought I'd start this entry with a pretty picture I took yesterday, because I'm not sure the other news is so good. That spot on my face was actually a Sun Spot, which isn't a skin cancer yet, but would develop into one if left alone. I suppose the good news is that I've had it zapped now, and hopefully dealt with. However, what concerns me is that I'm showing signs of skin cancer at the age of 28! Of course, someone who spends so much time outdoors in Queensland would hardly be surprised that this would be a possibility, but I use sunscreen all the time, and it's still happening, and I certainly didn't expect it to happen so soon.

On the other hand, I've read comments from people on bikejournal.com who appear to have been living with this situation for years, without suffering greatly. I guess it just means I now need to be extra vigilant in making sure I catch these things early, and apply the sunscreen even more often than what I already do! I might also think about doing more of my long rides at night this summer, too. After Thursday's effort, it's clear that I am not having a good week. Sooner or later I'll get some good news, it's just a matter of waiting.

I did, however, get a nice early ride this morning, through cool conditions up to Binna Burra in the Hinterland. A surprisingly windy morning up on the Beechmont range seemed to add to the excitement. There's something about riding along the top of a range, being buffeted by a wind with no protection at all, it's actually quite a liberating feeling. The views on both sides of the range are also stunning up there. I've been doing that ride for a decade, and it's power remains undiminished.





P.S. Apparently the forecast for Springbrook tomorrow is sleet. Sleet? In Queensland? WTF?