The Wise Men

My wife realized that we hadn’t bought any eggnog this past holiday season. She forced me make my rice pudding on Christmas Day and now she and my mother demand I make more… and more.

The Epiphany and Orthodox Christmas has passed. The three wise men have come and gone. The Christmas tree and lights have come down. There is a common understanding that it takes a lifetime to become a truly wise man. If you want to be a wise man in your home, one’s castle, among your family here is a sure and proven method. Do the dishes. Making a delicious rice pudding doesn’t hurt either.

My rice pudding is delicious; to die for. Restricted to my bulletproof coffee for breakfast my wife sat before me savoring a dreamy creamy bowl for breakfast, watching me as she ate. My wife has a beautiful smile.

If you are a true mountain bike enthusiast, in pursuit of feats of extreme physical prowess, it may be wise to register for your summer events now. If Europe is your destined proving ground The Trans Alp or the Sudety MTB Challenge compete for your favor; each taking place at about the same time in July. The MTB Challenge also hosts a series of events in May.

Closer to home registration for The Ore to Shore event in the Upper Peninsula is cheaper the earlier you sign up, though registration is not yet open. Mark the last week in May if this be your chosen claim to fame. February 1st is when entries open for the Simpson Desert Bike Challenge where the toilet bowls swirl the wrong way; down under. Sign up for the Trans Iowa is closed; the event is full. The BC Bike Race sold out in less than five days. The Tour Divide is open to any rider that shows up with the resources and time.

Even closer to home. The Tour of America’s Dairyland (not California) is growing in stature in the competitive road bike community. Unclear when registration opens but it will be great for spectating here in Milwaukee. And they have a Facebook page.

The Milwaukee Ray’s Indoor Bike Park received some local news coverage. These warm days of sleet are not the time to be riding the local trails. Do it indoors.

The Bicycle Times has reviewed some great mountain bike adventures from 2015 for reference, if you find competition a bit too traumatic.

Preparation, resolutions, reflection and contemplation embrace one as the holidays pass and the Winter confines. The house is being cleaned and organized, determinations made and we hope to get back out to the Winter Farmer’s Market tomorrow.

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