Hello everyone!

It’s been a while since my last post, and I hope everyone is doing well. I moved to Ankara, Turkey (from Victoria BC Canada) more than a month ago, and I’m going to be here for at least a year or two.

When I first came here, I was really disappointed. I thought I won’t be able to bike because of the cold weather, polluted air, chaotic traffic, and I thought no trails around. Luckily, after some research I found some really nice trails close to the area I stay now. If anyone uses Google Earth, and wonders where this place is (one of the trails that is), it’s here:
Set your pointer to 39 50’20.00”N 32 49’05.00”E

I found two more areas like that. So I’m a little happier now . Terrain is a lot different from what I used to though. It was sticky mud when I first came here, and now it’s covered with snow, but in summer I guess it’s going to be hard soil, and sand. That sounds much easier than the challenging rocks, roots and dense trees of BC.

So, yeah, biking in winter here is not an option, so yesterday I got a trainer to do some training during the winter. It’s my first time on a trainer, and honestly it felt a little awkward (pedaling but not moving, no wind to cool you down, no scenery, etc.). But for sure it’s better than doing nothing . My fitness level has gone worse since I haven't really biked for 2 months, but I'm committed to work hard and get even better.

That’s about it. Actually, I just wanted to say hi, but couldn’t keep my fingers type all that crap I wrote above .

Happy holidays everyone, and a happy new year!