And today, another part of the transition…I took advantage of the slight lull in the winter weather to get in a last ride on my Dude Boy. Even if I wasn’t going to London, my riding would trickle off as I usually dedicate my winter training and recreation time to both alpine and Nordic skiing…but the fact that I am going to be so far away from him is tugging at my heart strings a bit. So, today is an Ode to Dude, my sweet gentle giant.