For you temperate climate types who endured the worst winter in living memory, are you starting to get into a groove?

I am. I didn't keep up my fitness through the winter (who does?), so it took me much of April and May just to get the creaks out. But now I feel good. My endurance is back up to a satisfying level, I'm climbing hills like I know I should be, I've got that muted muscular soreness in the legs that says "you ride your bike a lot," and every day I wake up and think about one thing: the day's ride.

June is a great month. You get into a rhythm, and the days last forever. Last night I did two hours starting at 7:30 pm. Made it back into town when the streetlights were just starting to come on. It was awesome.

June!