The First Big Ride Of Spring

The first big spring ride carries a lot of expectation. Everyone wants it to be brilliant because winter made the bike feel like a promise. That is exactly why it is worth easing into it.

Roads may still be dirty, riders may be rusty, and bikes may need a few miles to reveal what winter changed. Start steady. Build the day. Stop before the group gets ragged. Let the ride become good instead of forcing it to be legendary by lunchtime.

Spring riding is a return, not a test. Enjoy being back without acting like you have to make up every mile at once.