I haven't checked in on this thread all week, but the rides have been great. Got a new Marathon Plus tire on the back this weekend and I haven't flatted out so far -- this is after two rear-wheel flats last week!

Rode home with a nice guy who works down the street from me yesterday - we were pushing it pretty good, hammering up to the intersections in order to make the lights, it was pretty much a complete blast. It just felt so good to stand up and pour the speed on for a stretch, making it through a new "goal" (green light that turns yellow as you're in the intersection) every mile or so.

Today I must confess I'm hurting a bit though Gave a big salute and thumbs up cheer to the streetsweeper truck on the way in.