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Riding my Bike

We are starting to fall into a routine during our time of  social distancing. The one thing I try to do each day is to go on a bike ride. In the past I usually went out in the afternoon. It use to be after work and I don't mind the heat. But as of late the ride is getting really crowded. Everyone staying home from work or school and I guess by the afternoon they need to get out. I'm seeing lots of new bikes and walking shoes out there. It is good  that people are getting out for some fresh air and exercise. But they kinda crowd up the trail that I usually take. It is hard to keep my distance and pace when ya go three bikes side by side riding slow and talking. I ring my bell and begrudgingly they will move to single file so I can ride by.
So today I got up early to ride in the morning. Not a fan, I would rather sleep in. But I went out at about 7:45, after the sun was up. It was nice. Not a lot of people and not much wind. Both good things. It is still strange riding out on the Causeway with the beach closed. It has been about a week now that Pinellas closed all the beaches and I've been watching the beach slowly change.
This morning there were more seabirds on the beach. Seagulls,  Plovers, Black Skimmers, Pelicans. All just sitting in big flocks on the beach. It was nice to see, I guess there is a silver lining to this pandemic.
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