This week’s topical heat will give way to nice, cool weather Saturday morning. It will be 63 to 73 degrees, with partly cloudy skies, and a NNE wind at about 7 mph. If you’ve been over training, like many of us do, this is a good week to stay off the bike to allow your mind and body rebuild mentally and physically.

Saturday’s ride will be from Rosemount to Grey Cloud Island counterclockwise, starting at 8:00. Our route crosses the Mississippi River twice, and each crossing is followed by about 15 minutes of climbing. We’ll stop about 20 miles out, at the beach near Prescott, where you can get more water, and later in the ride if needed. Bring plenty of food, because our stops won’t offer anything for purchase.

Starting Saturday, the 2023 Vuelta a España starts in Barcelona. This three-week race is available to watch from NBC Sports in the U.S.