Spring biking: training includes ice cream

It usually takes several rides in early spring to get everyone's bike legs back to tackle the longer treks we like to take later in the season (a return trip to Augusta and Topsham and South Portland are on our list to visit again in May). But we need a bit of an incentive to get into shape and for us that means a few trips to the ice cream store.

The local "ice cream store"  is technically a convenience store that sells ice cream but it's a nice ride. It is 4-miles round trip on a flat, wide shoulder road that's easy for out-of-shape legs.

L. struggled a bit with this ride because she really needs a larger bike. Peddling on a bike frame that's too small is a lot more work than it should be and she doesn't want to give up her very favorite bike. But we're going to try to fit in a stop at the Great Maine Bike Swap this Sunday in hopes she falls in love with something a little bigger.

But the first multi-mile trek was worth the effort. The ice cream sandwiches were yummy!