I love this time of year. There’s something about snow on the ground that gives all cyclists something in common… a reason to nod at each other again. Whether you are riding a cruiser, a mountain bike, a race bike or a penny-farthing - if there is snow on the ground and you pass by another cyclist - there is a silent understanding, a nod or a smile.

All “classes” or cliques of cycling go out the window. OR, maybe a new clique has formed… one that transcends what kind of bike you ride and how much spandex you own.

I guess what I love most about time of year - it that all cyclists that brave the weather have something in common. The similarities are seen and the minor differences (ie, derailleur vs. no derailer, Trek vs. Surly, track bars vs. risers, carbon vs. steel) can be put to rest. We all ride bikes, whether it be for transportation, fun, recreation, competition or to be cool — but in the winter, we all ride because we love our bikes.

Hope to see you on the trail (with a big smile on your face).

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