Happy Holidays to all riders. I hope that everyone got a new gravel bike from Santa, or somebody. If you are looking for ways to spend your leftover holiday loot I still suggest the largest tires that fit your bike for ride comfort or a Garmin Varia rear facing radar for safety as good choices. The pandemic era supply chain issues for cycle goods are rapidly turning into a glut so you should have a really wide choice of new bikes this winter and spring at rational pricing.
This is the OFF season for many riders, but with the new year it will be time to start preparing for a new season. For me that means spending more time on the trainer in Zwift worlds to hold basic form and leg strength as well as walking outside as much as weather permits. It is counterintuitive, but while hard workouts build strength it is the lower effort work like walks or VERY easy rides that burn fat.
We will start up again in the Spring as the weather permits, which is usually intermittently around late March to early April until the weather is friendly enough for a regular schedule late run April or early May. The normal weather now is abnormal, so we will see what climate change brings when it gets here.
The annual WSC Banquet date has now been rescheduled as shown below.
Have a fun and safe holiday.
Jeffrey
I have more information on the WSC Banquet. The new date is Friday, February 10th, 2023 at the American Center Building, 27777 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034. Doors will open at 6:00pm, dinner and program will start at 7:00. The banquet is not limited to just WSC members, all are welcome, so bring a friend.
During the banquet, we will be having an election for (2) board members. All WSC members are eligible to vote and run for a board position. Also at the end of the year the position of Secretary will be opening up. If you would like to be part of the board, either as a board member or the Secretary position, please contact me directly for more information.
Always look on the bright side of life,
John Sammut
WSC President