I have busy with work and other situations, and have neglected this blog. For that I apoligize.

Winter is upon us, and except for only the extremely brave cyclists, most of us are warm and toasty inside, hiding from the effects of cold and snow.

Now is the time to properly store the cycle.

1. Clean it thoroughly, and lubricate it to keep any rust from working it's magic!
2. Give it a good inspection, and consider replacing any wore parts before spring.
3. It's best to hang your cycle from the frame, and keep tire tires off of the ground, or invert it and place it on the handlebars and seat.
4. Try to keep the tires inflated to 80% of their normal pressure.
5. If you store your cycle where it is unheated, you can cover it with a old bed sheet or blanket, but I would not recommend using plastic sheeting or a poly tarp. If mositure from condensation appears under the tarp or plastic sheeting, it will not disipate, and the mositure will wreak havoc on your cycle. It's best to cover your cycle with a breathable material.
6. Pray for spring!

Winter is a good time to plan your 2006 cycling activities! The internet is a excellent place to find new trails, explore new cycling events, and to keep abreast of new products. I enjoy reading "Cycling Weblogs". These are maintained by individuals who have gone the long distance of riding across their state, across the country, and even around the world. I started reading "Show Me America" by Jim Damico, who took a 10,000 mile journey, to raise money for an Endowment fund, named after his cousin, who passed away while Jim was hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Google is a good search engine to look for cycling events, and trails. Or use your favorite search engine to keep atuned to the upcoming year, it will get here sooner than you think...