s Spring? MAKE SURE YOU’RE PREPARED! the brake pads for each wheel. Your brakes should not stick at any point, and they should be able to fully stop the wheel in motion. If the brake cable is frayed or sticky, it should be replaced before you ride it. Also, make sure to check your brake pads. If they are loose or worn down, they should be replaced. Examine the chain. While checking your brake pads, check your chain too. A broken or loose chain can quickly create a dangerous situation. Make sure your chain is not too loose or too tight. When pressing your fingers against the top chain, it should not move more than 1/4–1/2 inch. Prepare for adverse conditions. Just because it’s spring doesn’t mean that bad weather conditions will subside. Frost could still be lingering on the road, or
Simple Chocolate Cake This easy recipe makes a rich cake that is tender and moist. Inspired by spendwithpennies.com
new potholes may have formed. Be cautious of these potential hazards to avoid injury. There are hidden hazards everywhere.
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups sugar • 1 3/4 cups flour • 3/4 cup cocoa powder • 1 1/2 tsps baking powder • 2 tsps baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 eggs • 1 cup milk • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup boiling water
There are many things you should do to ensure your bike is safe to ride for spring. By making the proper preparations and taking the right precautions, your first ride of the new year should be quite enjoyable.
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan. 3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to dry mixture and mix with an electric mixer on medium for about 2 minutes. Slowly mix in boiling water. Note: Your batter will seem thin, it’s OK. it’s supposed to! 5. Pour into pan and bake 35–40 minutes. If wooden pick inserted into the middle comes out clean, it is done.
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Being in nature can really help you think clearly. I often spend part of my chairlift ride thinking about which trail I plan to ski, how I plan to ski it, and which music I’d like to listen to on the trail. Being in nature, in such a beautiful setting can really clear your mind and help you focus on planning your runs and your life. The lesson I’ve taken from this is that when I have major planning to do, whether it be for work or my personal life, I do it best if I’m somewhere quiet surrounded by nature. Remember, there is no need to be at a chairlift at 7 a.m. on a 10-degree day to reap the benefits of these Chairlift Lessons. All you need is an open mind, some quiet space surrounded by nature, and an eagerness to engage with a few strangers now and then. Try it, let me knowwhat you think. -Len Spada
6. Cool on wire rack. 7. Top with simple chocolate
buttercream frosting or drizzle with caramel sauce.
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