One can ride their bike in any weather. It is not always the most comfortable thing to do in rain, sleet, or snow, but it can be done. However, it is nearly impossible to cross country ski without snow. I've seen some pictures of people doing it on the beach, but that doesn't really count. For a real kick and glide one needs snow. And tonight we have our first winter weather advisory of the season. We could see up to 3 to 5 inches of snow fly, and I'm pretty ecstatic about it. Last year I received nearly 4 inches of snow on my birthday (December 6th), and Robin and I were able to get out the very next day. If this particular storm comes we could be on skis a week earlier than last year.
Of course, the snow might not come. And I will actually be alright with that. Because as much as I love the snow, I almost love the anticipation of the snow more. And if we don't get it tomorrow, then it will be that much better on Wednesday. Or whenever it comes.
P.S. Sorry for the lack of posts. In the fall I usually take a break from the bikes, and that somehow corresponds to taking a break from the blog (despite the fact that I've been enjoying lots of beer and books). To make up for it I will leave you with some of my winter pics from the past.
The view out my back window in Flagstaff, Az after a 3 foot snow storm back in January 2005.
Our bedroom window here in Iowa City on a frigid January morning in 2007.
The beginning of a surprise 8 inch dump that came last February after Steve and I skied on the Reservoir due to sparse snow coverage.
Me, after many of my ski days from last year.
