commiserating…

Greetings Readers…..

What a great morning! The weather has calmed down a bit, as far as heat goes anyway. It was cool and crisp this morning, I love the ride in to work. It’s the ride home that’s not always so anticipated. Anyway, I was cruising along enjoying the wild bunny rabbits that live on the MUT, and I see him. I’ve passed him numerous times, but he’s always cruising and he’s dang near a blur as he goes by. But his bike, that I’ve been eyeing. I know it’s a single speed. That’s about it. I’ve been wanting to stop him for some time to check out his steed and this morning I got my chance. “hey buddy!” I yelled as he was approaching, and he slowed down while blazing past me. About 3 bike lengths behind me he grinded to a halt. “you ok?” he replied, thinking I was flagging him down for assistance. “yea, I’m great, I wanted to check out your bike” A large grin ensued. He was chiseled, shaved legs and all, with a distinct Aussie accent. He was riding a custom Paul Taylor Single Speed. Ho’ man was it sick, coolest single speed I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous steel frame, set up track style with track bars and a single brake up front. He had a flip flop hub so he could run it fixed but he likes it single speed. Outstanding build, and I’m so sorry readers as I had no camera with me this morning to take some pics. If I get a second chance I’ll be sure to take some pics for you.

The coolest thing? We stood there and bull sheeted about our bikes for like 10 mins. Like we were old chums and had all day to talk bikes and were in no hurry to get to work. Can’t do that driving a car to work folks. That’s whats so cool about it, as if you could just stop some guy driving by in a car in the middle of the street and tie up traffic while commiserating.  Life’s different on a bicycle folks, thats just how it is.

Twas a good day to be on the bike, hell, every day is a good day to be on the bike.

Miles ridden today, 21

Miles ridden 2008, 1513

Cheers!