So the spring classics have started and we are all well into our own spring training. Unless, you live in the Northwoods and you still have two feet of snow on the ground. We have have fewer than 5 days above freezing so far this year and had the coldest winter on record and were very close to a record for snow fall. Needless to say, my bike and I didn't venture outside much. I have spent more days on a trainer than I care to remember. I did have a discovery that made these days a bit more bearable.
The Sufferfest training videos provided me some direction, motivation, entertainment, and most of all accountability. There is no try, is one of my favorites but you can't go wrong with any of them. I realize now that I am back outside on my bike how much I accomplished over the winter months. Usually the winter is trying not to lose much strength, but this winter I feel like I made some gains. The best part about The Sufferfest is the amount of interaction the staff has with it's customers. I have posted on twitter about my workouts and will receive some sort of acknowledgement from someone at Sufferfest within a day. This is a great investment for any time of the year.Enough of the shameless promotion. I always find it a bit funny to ride by snowmobilers and ice fishermen. I am wearing some level of spandex and form fitting outerwear while they are bundled up for Arctic temperatures. I wonder if they judge me the way I judge them. I can just hear them saying to one another how crazy I am for cycling, wearing spandex, or just being me. I really wish they would be thinking what a beast, I can't believe he is out in this pushing himself. I am sure they hardly notice me and if they do they probably just think I am nuts. I know I am thinking that I am glad I am on my bike rather than sitting on the ice or sledding between bars.
Well.. I have been rambling as usual but here is my final thought for the day. I hope I don't get on the wrong side of the hooligans who shot up this sign.
Snowmobiling is not as passive as one may think, especially if one is pushing the sled hard. I was on a small sled once (340 cc)and trying to keep up with others on 550s. In the woods I was able to keep up with them, but one really has to dance to be able to negotiate the trails. Once we hit a lake, I would just say see ya later and wave good bye and then I would fall behind. I remember getting off of the sleds a number of times soaked in sweat.
ReplyDeleteThat said, for most people sledding is a leisurely pub-crawl. I am not fond of ice fishing and have never been too crazy about that. However, during the winter I am on the ski hill or maybe on a cross-country ski trail, but more likely the former.
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