J.O.Y.B.A.G! [View all]

Otherwise known as: Jump On Your Bike And Go!

I recently moved to a northern, cold climate and I haven't done any outside cycling for MONTHS. I had been dutifully riding my trainer every day but hoo boy, that's boring. This morning, with 50F degrees and climbing, I pumped up my tires and I JOYBAGged! OMG, it felt so good. I've missed it so. I moved from a climate where I rode year round and lived car-free for years. How I missed hearing the birds as I pedaled, how I missed waving an acknowledgment to drivers who give me a wide berth when they pass. How I missed the fresh air on my face and yeah, I even missed the thigh burn when riding into a stiff wind (get back to me after moths of stiff winds and I'll feel differently about that, I'm sure). It felt so good to get outside and ride. I suppose I could have gone out in the coldest part of snowy winter but since this is my first winter here, I just didn't have the nerve. Maybe I'll ride more next winter.

How about the rest of you? Looking forward to better weather and more biking?