Showing posts with label Rides. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rides. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Getting the funk out!

After watching the weather reports and removing all the snow and ice from the driveway on Sunday I was really getting itchy for a ride. Tuesday came and so did the warm weather with the sun. I shut down my computer early and ran out of work right at 4:30 to speed home and get on the bike. I knew the neighborhood road would still be bad but knew I could get out to the dry pavement. I pulled in the garage, wheeled the bike out into the sun, started it up and let in run while I quick ran inside to put on my riding gear. Once back outside the bike was warm and ready to go. As I sat on it and made my way to the snowy road I realized I had an audience, most neighbors where out looking awkwardly at me as I road through the snow. Once on the dry pavement I cruised the main roads for about 22 miles. It felt so good, I was smiling from ear-to-ear enjoying every mile of it. It started getting dark and I did not want to push my luck with ice since the temps were dropping fast. I headed back home and to my surprise my lovely wife knew how to make this night even more enjoyable, she had some tunes playing in the garage and a six-pack of beer. We sat out there toasting to spring and warm weather.
Unfortunately our warm weather didn't stick around long, I sure am glad I took advantage of the situation. The extended forecast isn't looking to good so who knows how long till I get out again.
till next time,
Paul