Get it in Gear

It's been a couple weeks since I've been on the Mountain Division Trail. Most of the winter it was my local cross country trail. But I've assumed the spring weather has taken its toll on the snow. But how long before it's bikable. Burley's wondering the same thing. He's eager to get running.

Before I try it out, I need a tune up. My bike is a beater but it does need some work. And I use the term "beater" lovingly. It's one of those road/trail hybrids that will do a passable job on the pavement and a good job on bike trails. No single track or jumps for me. It serves me very well on the carriage roads.

I got it a few years ago at the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's Great Maine Bike Swap. If you're interested in getting a set of wheels, you need to make time for this year's sale. There are two of them:

April 27: Portland
May 4: Orono

This is a perfect chance for someone to get started in biking. You can find something that's comfortable in the seat and wallet. If you get really serious about it, save your money to get something lighter or stronger.