I had dental surgery on Monday last week and laid low for a bit so as not to “disturb” the work. But I got out for a short ride over the weekend with Karen. We did our local hill-training along the side of the bay and marina for about 25 miles.

Nothing fast. A nice relaxing ride if you can can call 2500′ of climbing in 25 miles relaxing. But I got out again on Tuesday after work this week for a 28 mile loop around the north half of the metro area. First, up along Irondequoit Bay. I stopped at the bay outlet bridge and pier to enjoy the glassy calm of the lake.

Then to the Lakeshore Trail and down the Genesee River Trail toward the Center City. The river is running strong right now and heading southbound, I could see the mist of the lower falls from a good distance.

On down to St. Paul Boulevard, I paused at a local Rochester landmark.

Finally, back home via the Monroe and Park Avenue neighborhoods.

I’ve been ramping my commuting time back up and swung by Oxford Street after work today at Karen’s suggestion. The magnolias have exploded with the warm weather.

Here’s hoping the lilacs will do the same for the Lilac Festival starting tomorrow! And Bike Week  activities start this weekend too! Rochester is going into “Festival Season” now!

I’m thrilled!