Its April already. The snow has been gone for a long time now. I’m already riding in shorts. Unfortunately the roads are like every parents worst nightmare. A sandbox full of broken glass where you can play in traffic!
The gutters and side streets are covered in sand . Heaven forbid you have to follow in the wake of a transit bus sandstorm. Even the multi use paths are in nasty shape. Don’t be afraid to take the lane when you need too to avoid a sandy potholed oasis or a gritty corner. The drivers don’t want to drive through this broken glass hazard anymore than cyclists do. I’m sure they’ll understand…
Wear glasses with good coverage. Don’t forget to bring a patch kit and spare tube. Be sure and hold your breath if you can’t outrun the dust devils.