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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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I rode every month of 2012...and got a good start at doing it again this year. Been a mild winter here in central WA and I've managed to ride 700+ miles since the first of the year.

Couple of pics from yesterday's 65 mile ride...



 
Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Damn Dude. Way to rub it in! It's 45 and raining on my side of the state.
 
Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Was outside yesterday mowing the lawn and it was warm enough to only need a tee shirt. It has been cold here though through the winter and with the gunk they spray on the roads I have only had the bike out a couple of times for short rides. Looks like spring is coming on pretty rapidly.
 
Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Nice pictures! It's supposed to be low 80s here but the wind is blowing like crazy...22-25mph.
 
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Damn Dude. Way to rub it in! It's 45 and raining on my side of the state.

Funny the dif in weather from one side of the mountain and the other. I lived in Seattle for a couple of years back in the 70's...seems like it rained damn near every day. I stay away from the big city when I'm riding...scares the **** outta me to drive in all that traffic, lol.

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Was outside yesterday mowing the lawn and it was warm enough to only need a tee shirt. It has been cold here though through the winter and with the gunk they spray on the roads I have only had the bike out a couple of times for short rides. Looks like spring is coming on pretty rapidly.
Well I haven't had to mow my yard yet, but yeah, it was plenty warm enough for short sleeves yesterday here in Wenatchee...about 62 F.
 
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I saw a couple formations of Canadian Geese heading North- it's going to get warmer real soon....
 
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I rode my lawnmower yesterday in the rain showers.........
But we are going to have an awesome spring, summer and fall here in western WA.
 

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when the weather gets nice here in vancouver wa. i should mow the lawn. but a ride sounds much better... so thats what im gonna do....
 
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Here in wheat country was able to get the garden plot tilled and go for a ride also.
 
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I'd be happy to trade you some of this 19F day time high, some snow, ice, tons of road salt and 6" deep back road mud? lol
 



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