Biking into Spring

 Some of us can hardly wait to bike again!  Last Friday evening the sun was shining and the temperature may have been getting close to 50 degrees.  The bike rack went on the back of the car and we loaded it up.  Off we went to Elderberry Park to get on the Coastal Trail.  Was the snow gone so soon?  Well, the streets and sidewalks were clear.  Lawns and parks not so clear.  But the sun shines on parts of the trail, so maybe we'd be able to ride.  A friend saw us unloading the bikes at the park and asked if we weren't a bit impatient.  Not wanting to wait another week, we were on our way! Yes, snow was on the trail.  Without mountain tires or studded tires we were hitting the trail!  A few misgivings on my part as I rode on slushy snow for the first time.  Definitely less control for steering and braking.  I noticed it right away as we headed downhill and around a curve.  After a few minutes of getting used to the bike's feel and enjoying the intermittent patches of clear trail, I was happy to be riding again.  I didn't hear any hesitation from Alan.  He just kept going.  Parts of the trail were pretty clear. 

However after a decent ride when we could return the same way we'd come or we could ride through neighborhood street to get back to the car, he opted for the streets, even with the hills.   

We had a fun evening!