It was cold today. Nut-shrinking, ear-breaking cold. Note to self: the Pearl Izumi cap is NOT as warm as the Sugoi fleece cap, so don’t wear it when it’s below freezing! I got to ride with the rolling sitcom today, which consisted of Mr. Beans, Butthead, Propam, and new Tom (wearing Big Shark) pulling me around the Guthrie loop, while I wondered why I hadn’t put my toewarmers on at CycleX. It was fun, it was tough for my out-of-shape arse, and it was totally worth it. March is off to a decent start.

Now I just need to get out and put some miles in as we get closer to Bone Bender and Ouachita. I’m hoping I can get some Sekrit training going on to tire me out? I also need to look at a repair or replacement for the Bianchi; the creaking is really throwing me off and making me think the crack is just going to get worse all of a sudden. I suppose it’s paranoia, but it could be reasonable caution, too.

Since we cancelled Oz Epic due to weather, it appears that we might catch a break out in Lawrence this coming weekend in time for Duathlon #1 and the new start to the Spring Fling races, so that’s my new destination for this weekend. I’m still bummed at the snow and bad trail conditions expected for the Lake…