Spring finally Sprung???

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Finally after a long and arduous winter, that didn't seem to want to let go, we had a beautiful weekend.  The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and the snow was melting faster than butter in a hot pan.




I was able to jump onto the road bike and do a nice tour through the hills of Adjala-Toss, and just enjoy not sitting on the trainer in the basement.  Sure the trainer is great in the winter to get some extra kilometers in and work up a good sweat, but there is something to be said about being on your bike and having an end destination.

The day I was out, it seemed like everyone decided to take advantage of the nice weather.  Other people were on their bikes, or out for a hike, raking their yard, or sitting in a lawn chair in their driveway enjoying a beer.

Seeing those people made me want to stop for a beer.  So that's what I did.  Thank goodness Ann lives on my route, and thank goodness she has beer!  With having a view like what is above in the photo, not a cloud in the sky, and a cold beer in hand, how can you not think that spring has sprung.

The problem with this is now getting everything ready for the spring and the riding season in general.  Bikes are coming out, getting tuned up, other bikes are being dropped off at the house to be tuned up.  Then there are also the house chores to do, but they will happen when some free time is had.

At the end of the day, while riding to my destination, the mind does start to wander a bit.  Thinking of what the year has in store, and just hopefully for a fun riding season.  Sure the summer isn't solely written around biking, but it sure has a lot to do with it!!!

Get outside, enjoy the weather, and enjoy each day!  Never let one get away from you.

Cheers


Mountain Biking, Drinking Beer and Coffee, not at the same time. Exploring and just being outdoors.

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