Winter Storm

As I sit here watching the weather channel and the big winter storm coming across the midwest I am reminded that Spring is coming and my bike tires are probably flat. In addition, my knee still hurts from a twist I got at the beach and I am really in sad shape. However, my biking goal this year is 1000 miles give or take. My legs need it, my heart needs it, my peace of mind needs it. Riding a bicycle gives me a chance to slow down even while my heart speeds up. I can see the birds and appreciate the quiet and simplicity of nature. I tend to ride alone and out in the country so I can hear the quiet and not the 18 wheelers trying to blow me off the road and see the birds and not the glass and trash I have to watch out for on the highway. Last year's road rash scars have faded, I have a new riding shirt I need to get into. I guess the exercise bike will have to do for now so I can do the long ride when the sun comes out. Until Spring...