The Itch

After shoveling snow for endless hours yesterday I'm getting it, the itch to ride my bike again, outside, in pleasant weather.

Queen said it very well:

I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

That pretty much sums it up, and at this point I wouldn't even care which bike or where.  As long as it isn't twelve degrees, snow covered, and windy.  The trainer is even seeming like a viable option, a temporary fix.  Although a return trip to Ray's seems more likely provided I can find time.

As long as we're on bikes, Bel is well on her way to completion.  The final parts are on the way.  The checklist is now short.

 - figure out tubeless tire installation/inflation
 - install/adjust brakes/rotors
 - install cassette/chain
 - connect shift cables
 - adjust shifting

I think that is it, the big stuff anyway.  If I had any inclination I could be riding it anytime soon I'd say this would be a one night, two beer type of job.  But looking outside, I'm sure it will be a 4 week, 12 beer type of effort.  Sigh.