Waiting on Spring

We are still waiting on spring to arrive in Northeast Wisconsin. A couple weeks back, I was able to get about 100 miles of riding in. Then the weather turned cold and a storm rolled through. Appleton received about 12 inches of heavy, wet snow and the Green Bay area received 17 inches. Since that time, temperatures stayed cold for several days, so only in the last couple has the snow started to melt.

Consequently, this cycling season is getting off to a late start. By the end of March 2010, I had 478 miles in. This year at the end of March, 137 miles. I was able to add 34 miles to that total today, but the forecast over the next couple of days is for cold rain and temps in the low 40's. That is what it has been like all spring, just never seeming to really warm up. Later next week, we are supposed to get into the 50's, so that will be very pleasant.

Pictures from today's ride: