Yesterday I rolled out of bed at 5:15am. I rode sweep on a 25 miler and helped one unlucky rider by having my mini-pump. Rutt was there but he was too cool for our ride so he went out with a different group. There was much spandex and expensive bikes, but we got love.

We returned to base and had a meat-tastic breakfast courtesy of Redbones while theoretically watching the Tour de France and I went home and chilled out the rest of the day because I took it off. Total mileage: a respectable but not excessive 40.

I did not involve myself in any pointless Internets discussions about what is or is not cool or acceptable about my bike, my riding, or my personal hygiene.. Instead I focused on riding my bike, visiting this forum, drinking more than I should (that's the danger of sitting around the apartment on a hot hazy day), and have a chill day. Even when the power went out for like 5 or 6 hours, I didn't sweat it. Well, actually I did, but mainly because it was hot and humid as a mf. Relax.

Everyone should try it.