Spring?

I guess Spring is here. Didn't really notice it with all the wind, snow, and sleet the past week or so.

I have been commuting on the Vandal bike for the past couple of weeks. The usual commuter bike is in the garage getting some much needed repairs. I replaced one of the bearing sets in the bottom bracket and need to clean out all the road grime from the rear derailleur. I was expecting it to be a hard job to get the crank arms off but it goes much easier with the right tool.

Racing season starts in a couple of weeks with the Ronde van Palouse near Spangle, WA. 10 miles of pavement and 6 miles of gravel. I will get to do 3 laps of the course since I am starting out as a CAT 5 racer.

Not many long rides have happened so far this year. Been mostly getting in the usual commuting miles. Farthest ride has been over 15 miles a couple of times. Really need to get out and get more in during the next few weeks. Did skip a weekend of riding in February and March due to other important things happening in life. The cold winds really make it not very condusive to riding but that is where I need to just bundle up and get going.