Spring will be here soon. Right?

Here we are almost the end of January and of what has been a terribly wet and cold winter. If you are like us at Trace Bikes, we are not-so-patiently waiting on Spring to arrive. So while we wait what can we do to prepare for the upcoming riding season? Believe it or not there are lots of things you can do to pass the next few weeks by.

(1) Check out some of the upcoming organized rides and begin to plan your ride calendar. Trace Bikes will be organizing training groups for a few different rides this year, like 3 State 3 Mountain, Jack & Back and more. For a new twist this year I'll be getting a group of women to train for 3 State 3 Mountain, they offer a metric course and a full century. Training for this ride will begin in March, check our website for more info in the upcoming weeks. Jack & Back training will start in early June, but don't wait until then to get on your bike.

(2) Now is the perfect time to get your bike tuned up without the long wait that comes with Spring. Bring your bike by and let one of our mechanics check it out, you'll be happy you did when the warmer days get here.

(3) Get in the gym for a spin class, hit the pavement for a walk/run or on your trainer and get started on your base/core training. Get those muscles moving and start shedding those extra winter pounds that can slow you down.

(4) Check out your riding gear, does anything need to be replaced? Now is a great time to find good deals on cycling apparel like jackets and jerseys.

Now, get up, get out and get riding!