We've had record high temps for March. (Where was I stuck for the best days? At work, of course.)

Undaunted, this morning I assembled my gear, pumped up the tires of the Aurora and finally set out on my first ride of the season. I love this bike; there is nothing like steel for a smooth ride! (When I started bicycling again a few years ago, I thought I'd want a carbon bike in the future. Instead, a custom steel bike is now on my bucket list.)

It was a bit chillier than I would have liked, but I had a modest goal of 5-7 miles for my outing. Several small hills, a couple of sprints here and there...some scenic pedaling... Eight miles later, it felt like I hadn't stopped riding over the winter.

Tomorrow-when my middle-aged joints are creaking in protest-it may be a different story.