Spring - when do you get back outside?

[Miranda]

Funny, I just got up this morning and looked out the window at the chilly gloom, and thought I hate Spring lol. My allergies and asthma flare up. And it's still pretty chilly here in the Midwest. The roads are a mess. AND the Spring wind, omg gag!

Alright, now that I'm done crying like a big baby lol here's some happy thoughts...

The daylight is getting LONGER...and *that* makes me happy. Those of you that suffer from winter S.A.D. depression can relate. And agreed, sunshine makes everything better!

So this season I hope to re-unite with some old club friends and do more of that. I know that many of them are starting riding now. The roads will need to be dry and not too bad of shape for me to join them.

I DO NOT want to jepordize my still healing broken ankle from my Fall xc bike crash. The Fall is truly my fav time to ride...which I obviously missed out on...so hopefully I will find some cyling love in Spring.

[Crankin]

Sigh. It's 32 degrees out. Although it's sunny, there's a brisk breeze and a real feel of 23.
I'm going on a hike.

[Catrin]

Sigh. It's 32 degrees out. Although it's sunny, there's a brisk breeze and a real feel of 23.
I'm going on a hike.

I hear you Crankin - and it doesn't help that the local news folks keep mentioning what the temps were this time last year. I MIGHT ride the trainer later today and check out my new shorts depending on how my cooking schedule goes. I hate to be on the trainer at all, especially this time of year.

[Crankin]

I believe I heard it was 74 last year at this time.

[SheFly]

It was definitely a cold weekend for riding in the Northeast. Still managed 83 on Saturday and 62 yesterday, despite the cold temps and the @#$@#$ wind. I think the wind made it worse. And yes, last year was a delight by comparison. This morning, it is 15 degrees at my house. Someone should pound that groundhog!

SheFly

[Kernyl]

I've been out a few times this month. I usually head out on my cross bike (on road) for a little more security in case of snow, ice, gravel on the road. I will likely switch to my road bike sometime in April.
Although I have also been snowshoeing, nordic etc this winter, I can't wait for warmer temps and longer rides!
I'm also waiting for the snow to melt in the woods so I can get on my mtn bike. I want to try a couple races this year. But we're supposed to get more snow tomorrow. ugh.