We're in Omaha, two days from the start of RAGBRAI. It's 97 degrees and muggy. I wish I could ride in an air-conditioned bubble, but alas, it won't happen. As much as possible, I expect I'm ready. The Metamucil treatment is working well. My neck is nearly healed from the mandibular core sampling, just a little black and blue.

Many many people have logged on to the WPC2016.org website to vote for their favorite video. It's fun to be part of the process. Today is the last day to vote, so if you haven't seen the finalists yet, take a few minutes to enjoy.

Breaking news. At 4:18 this afternoon it's registering 94 degrees with a heat index of 105.