thescrawnycyclist

Sheesh I haven't updated my blog in almost a month. I've been hibernating. Is it spring yet? Looking at the weather lately, it sure doesn't seem like it. Today's page on The Weather Network says Storm Watch for a "Wintery Mix". I'd much prefer "Springy Delight".

I don't have reports for the first races of the season like everyone else, but I have just been enjoying riding my bike when I can, and getting back in to shape. Since returning from SC, I've done a few club rides with the St. Catharines Cycling Club and a couple short rides in between, and with each ride I've been feeling stronger. I'm still working on my 'power-on-demand' to hang on to the surges and for the climbs, but it's still early in the season, the strength will eventually come back, particularly when I start riding the Tuesday training races and Thursday TT's. The Liberty! Bicycles 12-Mile series is approaching fast as well, so I can re-discover how crap I am at navigating trails.

As for my Octto, it has been treating me very well thus far. The fit feels like it's dialed in perfectly and I love how it smooths out the rough Niagara road system. I've become accustomed to the handling, although it is very race-oriented, it does not feel twitchy any more.