Putting a wrap on another year with meager cumulative mileage. Intentions of local commuting and brevets in Minnesota gave way to a telework reality in mid-March. As COVID cases climbed through the year (with some of the highest per-capita rates in the country here in Bismarck) my aversion to risk kept me close to home, usually on foot via lengthy walks/hikes/jogs using nearby trails.
One new wrinkle of significance for 2020 were my two forays on the Volae recumbent late in the year. The experiences were humbling, as my start-stop and handling skills left much to be desired. However, the comfort - or rather, the lack of discomfort - of recumbent riding was unmistakable. No neck pain, numb hands, or sore knees and ankles. Definitely looking forward to more miles on the Volae in 2021!
