Ride 2012-01: One of Two
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.
Ride 2011-68: It Could Not Be Avoided
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.
Elm Creek Cross Country
With a break in the cold weather and a recent interest in cross country skiing by my daughter, we decided to head up to the Elm Creek Park Reserve to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors on their well-groomed trails.
Still Riding
Let's face the facts. Being a cyclist and living in Minnesota during the four long winter months simply sucks.
Feeling Minnesota
In an effort to break away from the onsetting cabin fever and actually enjoy the Minnesota winter for a brief moment, I convinced my daughter and her friend to throw the skates in a bag and head out to Wayzata for a little afternoon time at their large outdoor rink. Skating outside is a mainstay...
