Ambivalent Critters

It was hot out today. The thermometer read 95F. Joan showed up and off we went. Shade was welcome relief. Several motorists raced up Glendora Mountain Road only to turn around at the closed gate. We found our rhythm in the cool breeze and the shade of the mountain moving up the ramp. It was hot enough to imagine that the tar stripes that filled the cracks were moving. Joan said "Snake!" It itook me a few more pedals before I saw it move. Eric a mountain biker had a closer look.