Yesterday's ride was great. I went downtown to visit a friend but he was in the middle of band practice. Then I remembered they were having the free concert on main street so I rode by there. The bike cops there are actually friendly these days. I don't know if they're getting used to seeing me around, maybe they were in a good mood. The only reason I mention it is because they weren't as friendly before.

Also, I saw five other commuters. That's the most I've ever seen in one day. One of them was the old-school commuter that I've mentioned before. I was disappointed to see him riding on the sidewalk when there was no need to. Maybe the VC bug has sunk its teeth into me or something.

On the way home from work yesterday, I was passed by a coworker on a moped. I picked up the pace and crept in to draft. When he saw me in his rear view mirror, he gave it more gas but I was keeping up. At the next stop sign, he gave me props for the sticking with him and mentioned that he may as well get a bike himself and save even more gas.

People already think I'm a nut anyway, so I have few hang-ups about telling my bike "I love you and I'll be back soon" when I lock it up.