Well, with cabin fever comes the motivation to map out the year in a casual way.
After a tough 2009 bike touring season I'm hoping for better in 2010. I've had much time with being snowed in all winter to analyze the various tours I did in 2009:
x2 day Los Angeles to San Diego
x2 day trip on Delmarva Peninsula
x4 day Central Colorado Trip
x3 day Allegheny Mtns Bike Loop
(I had planned on biking from VA to Maine but that fell through before it even began.)
With each of those trips in 2009 I learned a good bit about how being prepared physically, mentally, emotionally and mechanically can all contribute to a successful bike tour; regardless of it being a 2 day or 40 day trip. I hope to carry these lessons with me on each intended tour for 2010. So, here's to an exciting year ahead in the world of bike touring! With many miles of roads yet still to explore!
