Glad to be at work...

So I had my closest car/bike call to date on my way to work this morning. If all accidents happen within 2 miles of home (or some such statistic) this was a 1/2 block. I had a green to go straight through the intersection and the oncoming car decided to make a left. Thank goodness for decent breaks and the ability to unclip quickly. Stopped about 3' from the car but that was too close for me. Got the adrenaline going, that's for sure.

Yesterday I got Maggie out on the trails (and road) for a 10 miles or so. She did very well and had more confidence than I expected. It'd be nice to see her on a better bike as her huffy isn't up to the challenge - shifts poorly, is very heavy, all of the criticisms department store bikes get. But at least she is out there riding and seeming to have fun. She did say her knee hurt - something like a pulled/strained muscle. I attribute it to her mashing the pedals to get up the hill instead of shifting to an easier gear. We'll work on that.

I also did some more volunteering this weekend. First at the bike kitchen Saturday morning and then at a county park to build more single track. It was too bad I could stay and ride but fun to meet new people and see old faces - a large contingent (like all) of the Geneva bike shop was there.

and still no picture, or music...