In 2012 I was not exactly the very first to jump on my CX for a little tjuvträning during the summer so to be sure I am definitely first in 2013 I started with CX last Sunday. Well, okay. Maybe some would just call this normal vinterträning. But it was on a cross.

I was getting bored with the running and since there is basically no ice out it was time for cycling. And soon it will be time for riding to work too so I had to make a quick decision of whether to look for a new hybrid or to use one of my existing bikes. My Merida Cross 4 is old enough that it can be sacrificed for this kind of thing so a little road salt and assorted winter shite is fine. And off I went for a simple Allum - Jonsered - Kåhög - Kviberg (GP) - Sävedalen tour which featured an unusual wind direction from the side all the time.

This weekend looks sunny and warm enough for a lagom mix of Vasalopp TV and cycling outside...wonderful x 2! The good news about last week is that my toes froze before I was actually tired, had a flat or general mechanical failure. In other words I won't be able to overtrain.

Of course one does get inspired by Ronde van Vlaanderen and the chance to try out some proper cycling for such a low price...