I almost lost my Gitane Sprint (and probably my good health) twice this afternoon thanks to inattentive college students. Both pulled out from stop signs in front of me - the first after even looking my direction and with me wearing bright yellow. Brakes and a quick avoiding swerve behind both cars saved me but I had bad visions of a wrecked C&V bike all the way home. In fact, I really thought I was going to hit the second guy - missed him by about 3 feet.

Ride careful folks - spring is in the air and the drivers aren't expecting us yet.