Now What?

It’s warmer.  For the first time in living memory (or at least in a very long time) the overnight low is above the freezing point.  It has seemed that the morning thermometer was stuck on 27 degrees F.  Every morning…  27 degrees!  That’s more appropriate to southern Ohio.  This is north Georgia!

The week ahead looks promising too.  Highs in the 60s, and overnight lows well above 40, with plenty of sunshine to go around.

But it’s puzzling.  We expect a “weather break” in late February.  This is it.  But it’s early.  We’ve been reading the output from the various climatology types.  The consensus is,  “We don’t know!”  Long range climate forecasts currently read like waffle recipes.  “It will remain warmer, unless it cools,” and we expect a dry Spring, due to a weakening La Nina, unless it is wetter.

Our best advice is, don’t be hasty.  Keep the Winter gear out for a while yet.  This is early.

Why the fascination with weather?  This is, after all, a cycling blog.  Yes, and cycling takes place outside.  Some folks make decisions about whether they will ride or not based solely on the forecast.  Others try to figure out what gear and equipment will be needed.  Right now, those re tough calls.  But we’re up to the challenge, aren’t we?

In the near future:

This coming weekend is the next of our Novice Mountain Bike Rides.  We will be meeting at the Peachtree City Baseball Soccer Complex, on GA-74.  Ride time is at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday 20 February.  As of this writing, the forecast looks very promising, but do remember, rain cancels this one.

Try to get some saddle time in.  The first of the Audax 45 Mile Tune Ups is right around the corner.  (Check the Tour Calendar) to the left.

Have a good week all.  Lots coming up.