NS Mike, kinda been wondering that myself. It's snowing in my neck o the woods as I am typing this & with 2 weeks to go before my epic SW/Cali Coast ride. I'm all geared up (speaking both intrinsically & materialy...equipment wise), ready to go & I'm wondering WHEN Spring will at last arrive! Not looking forward to the possibility of riding 450 avg miles per day into cold, wet, slab.....