Monday, February 15, 2010

The Winter Blues

I think that I am ready for this winter weather to be over with. Snow seems to be followed by more snow. My bicycle mileage on February 15th is a meager 112 miles for 2010 and I'm getting too fat.

I have over-hauled my touring bike this winter, with hand-built wheels, new crankset, front and rear derailleurs, brakes, shifters, rear cassette, etc. Pretty much I kept the old hybrid frame, seat, fenders, racks, and handlebars. It's always been a comfortable ride and the relaxed geometry handles a touring-load as sure as a Grand Canyon mule.

As you can imagine, I'm ready to give the "troutmobile" a trial run. I'm putting her in the car on Thursday and heading to Florida to meet up with my brother, Matt. We are planning a little weekend bikepacking tour to cure these winter blues.



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4 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 15, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Enjoy it, man.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Aw. I'm jealous. Have fun!!! :)
    Love, Holly

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I got something like 273 miles in while in Florida - haven't been on the bike since getting back to all this snow. Have fun. What part of FL?

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  4. The Velo HoboFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Nice touring rig! Heading south sounds great, winter here keeps pecking away at my good nature.

    I look forward to reading the post from your trip,

    Jack

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