Blather on Bicycling

Cherry Pie is the first big OBRI race of the year. Usually, it is a few weeks too early in the season for me to confidently race, but I was feeling good about early racing this year. I’m normally not superstitions, but I do believe in supernatural forces. The week before, I had some good omens. For one, pavement finally became exposed and I got my first road rides of the year the week before. Then, while hot tubbing with my little boy on Thursday night, we happened to look up and saw a hole in the clouds that was perfectly shaped like heart directly above us. It was so unmistakably distinct that it must have been a sign from heaven, especially given the date. Read more

O. M.-

You’ve been up to plenty of mischief this week. Even as we speak, you are misbehaving. Surprisingly, you’ve turned out to be a good training partner this winter. Yesterday, your consistent head wind provided excellent resistance for my 12 minute intervals. Your hard packed white surfaces have provided nice smooth riding. However, I’m getting tired of your shenanigans. Read more