Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Big day

The sun is shining, the wind is calm, the roads are dry.

Also, it's 15 degrees.

It'll warm up in a bit ... I hope. And when it does, the SSL is rolling down the driveway and back out into the world. It's been cooped up inside since that freaky December day that started with 60-some degree temps and sunshine and ended with snow.

After spending the fall on this bike, going back to something heavier and softer and slower was a complete drag. I have no doubt it made me stronger, since the old bike weighs a ton, but it wasn't fun to ride.

Today's ride will be fun. I may even take pictures.

3 comments:

Buttsy said...

The SSL - Is that a TREK? I had one but it cracked and so I am in the middle of a warranty claim.......:(. The frame basically cracked for no apparant reason, other than it must be faulty..

My bike shop says to check your carbon frames once a week/fortnight and I was cleaning my bike and saw the cracks....hmmmm......

Buttsy said...

Oh take a picture..I should have taken one today, I saw a bird (which I think was some type of falcon) it was awesome.....put a smile on my face!

bryan said...

Yeah, the Madone SSL. It's fast and light and smooth and all of that fun stuff.

I took a picture, but there were no falcons or other birds. Not an exciting day on the road.