I couldn't take it any more, this wonderfully mild winter we are enjoying has given me one more gift. Today I ditched the flat pedals and hiking boots, put back on the clipless pedals and the Sidi boots.... ahhhhhhhh upstrokes!!!! What a joy! I felt like I was flying my legs were so happy.

This winter is the first time in over 15 years I've used platform pedals on any of my bikes, and while my feet stayed warm in the hiking boots on the coldest days I really really really really missed being clipped in.

So I'm in heaven, It's the little things that make life bearable. The next winter milestone ahead is taking off the studded tires. (that'll be a while though).

P.S. Please spare me the "I don't like clipless pedals because _______" and "I'm afraid I'll fall over at a stop light" comments. I know. I know. I get it. You don't have to ride them nor should you if you don't want to. This post is for those of you who are in my camp and understand how glad I am today.