March

We have had the most incredible winter in KC. Actually, we haven't had winter this year in KC. So, now it is March 24th and I've already gotten more than 300 biking miles in outside. Inconceivable. Today was an incredible sunny day in the 70's...did I mention it was still March...in Kansas City? Mary and Jenny and I went north of the city to the berg of Parkville to do a hill workout.

What a beautiful day! On top of this fabulous weather, I have a serious case of tri-bike love. I was skeptical that was going to acclimate to this tri bike that I bought on impulse. But, after taking it to the downtown airport a couple of weeks ago, I realized what a sweet ride it was (to quote Napoleon Dynamite). Then, I took it on a ride around Longview Lake. Is it my imagination, or does this bike with 650 cm wheel make hill climbing a piece of cake?

It was confirmed today. Hill climbing is much easier than on my road bike. I was able to keep Mary within a reasonable distance, instead barely being able to see her bright jersey two miles down the road, as is typical. I felt really good today in spite of the little spill I took. Yay!