Spring at last! Fixed gear riding season begins.

Well, in Minnesota winter is long, and cold. This year was no exception. Although I saw a few fixies running through the winter, mine was in the garage. Cars don't pay enough attention to bikes in the warm months, and when the road conditions are worse because of ice and snow, riding a bike on the roads becomes an even more daunting task.

So, the big sign of spring for me is getting the bike out and ready for a season of action. That began for this fixed-gear rider two weeks ago with a quick run to get the dust off. Today, I made my first fixed gear bike commute to work for the season. Once again I was reminded how liberating and significant something as simple as a bike ride to work can be.

This season, I hope FixedRiders.com grows as a forum for fixed gear enthusiasts, custom builders, or those simply looking for more information to contribute ideas, share their enthusiasm for the sport, show off their fixed gear bikes in our photo gallery, or post their fixed gear riding events, products, and more.

Whether you use your fixed gear bike to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment, you use it to train or for fitness, or you simply like having a simple and no-nonsense commuter or hobby bike, fixed gear riding is an experience you have to be part of, to appreciate. FixedRiders.com is your community to offer tips, thoughts, information, ideas and more. Please leave a comment on this site.

FixedRiders.com is a forum and community for those who have already learned about, or are interested in, what makes a fixed gear bike riding experience different, and better, than simply riding a geared bike. Enjoy the biking season everyone -- happy spring!!