Review of January 2022
Typically, January lived up to its character as a cold and snowy Winter month here in Pittsburgh, PA. I was able to ride, early in the month, before the snow and road salt came around. To prevent damage and protect the moving parts of my bicycle drive train, I switched over to walking after a big snowfall on the 16th that carried over into the 17th. Although riding the bike is my preferred activity, getting out for a walk, hike, or on cross country skis keeps cabin fever at bay. To re-cap... No riding, for me, on the 1st because it rained all day. I like to start the year off with a ride but the rain and gloom suggested that staying inside was wise. The all day rain made that decision a good one for me. On the 2nd, a ride that included a big downhill at Bednar's Wall (Cook School Road, Upper Saint Clair), began my riding in 2022. I've ascended that hill many times but always enjoy the fast descent it affords when headed in the opposi...