Stirring Early

5:15 a.m... a once dreaded time in the morning. My alarm is one of the more annoying things on the planet but I try to respect it by only hitting "snooze" a couple times. At this point in the morning twilight I am not all too excited to be up and getting ready for a ride, it is not until I step outside into the cool morning air that I really feel good about my decision.

Early morning is a time of day that many people hate but the more you are out in it the more you appreciate it. I make it down to the shore of Utah Lake before the sun peeks over the mountains painting everything a more vibrant shade. Downtown Provo is a more welcoming place around this time. There is hardly any traffic and people are just starting to get to businesses preparing for the day. I grab a bagel at Gandalfo's and sit outside on the ground to watch everyone.

Finishing around 9:00 a.m. I roll into my driveway and head inside to be greeted by Dave, my dog. Early to bed is the hard part... but the way everything is in the morning makes it worth it. (especially with forecasted temperatures in the mid 90's)