The joys of early riding in New England comes after the geese start returning, or just about the same time. I enjoy about a week or two of riding in mid March of every year and think it is almost perfect to ride in that pristine air, knowing that summer is not all that far off. But, yes, there is a but in there, also remembering the dangers of ice and sand that may be lurking just around the next bend. Us early spring riders (we are also the hanger on'rs) know to stay on the major traveled roads for the time being, knowing a side road will take us farther into our travels and those of us who are brave (silly) enough will turn onto one eventually and then remember after about the fiftieth pothole, frost heave, snow pile or dodging a branch WILL remember not to do it again, until the next time we go out. I have gotten my first 100 (or two) miles already knowing that this early spring weather can go sour anytime and/or turn into the dreaded rain and mud season we can be so famous for. The joys of riding both with my visor up and jacket open will come soon enough as this year does March on!
See you on the Road
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