You've definitely earned the time off, Ferdinand. I envy people who ride right through the New York winters, but I just can't do it myself.

On the bright side, rather than trudging through the cold all season and hating every minute of it, I spend all winter chomping at the bit to get back on the bike in the spring. It's sort of a cool break that helps ensure I never get tired of, bored of, or apathetic about biking. Maybe you will experience the same.