The continuation of our mild winter means that an outdoor ride is nearly mandatory when both the weather and the weekend align. I dug the New Steed out from the basement, dusted it off, and put on some outdoor miles.
A brief stint of warm weather in mid-December was a true calling for an outdoor ride. It felt good to breath some outside air while turning the pedals, even if my conditioning leaves something to be desired.
The opening to the deer hunting season in Minnesota is a great opportunity for the Jenum family to share in some long-felt traditions, while hoping to make new memories that can be retold for years to come.
As one of the last outdoor rides for the 2011 season, it's nearly expected to look back on the season. With a recent gap, it was hard to have good feelings in my legs on this Friday, afterwork jaunt.
Dry conditions mean for comfortable, if not weird weather conditions. These are the last few warm days of the season and they warrant some time in the saddle.
Following my 40th birthday on Saturday, I was able to get a beautiful ride into my legs right during the peak of the fall color show in Minnesota. It is a beautiful time of year that relates well to my milestone birthday.
A second day of wonderful weather conditions provided the perfect chance to get a short ride into my legs. It became a race to meet the inevitable nightfall, as the 7:00pm sunset doesn't afford time for an extended ride.