One step closer

We're one step closer to spring. February is a day away. I can't remember ever being so sick of winter in my life. We don't have as much snow at this point as we did last year, thankfully. The upcoming days of mid 30's should provide a wonderful slow melt to help make way for the new snow that is sure to come in the next 2 months. I swear though, the sight of grass is going to get my Mountain Biking blood boiling. I've been riding a lot this winter, though not really in training mode. My Crosscheck is in dire need of some wrenching love. She might get some this weekend.

Threw down another good ride last night. Figure with the commute in to work, I put in a 35 mile day on the bike. Visited the newly-re-opened-since-the-flood Shack Tavern last night with Ken and Norbert. Just a quick PBR, then pointed the steeds North to the Irish Democrat where a couple stouts and a fine meal were had.

A great evening with the kids tonight. They're in bed now, and I'm not far behind.

RAGBRAI route is out. Southern route this year that'll test the mettle of a lot of the party riders. I'm going to pass on it for the 6th year in a row. Guess maybe I've had my fill of it. Maybe if my dad wanted to go one more time, I'd go with him. Otherwise, I'd rather travel places to ride my Mountain Bike.