At the turnaround point in yesterday's ride I was sitting on a bench in front of a convenience store downing some water when a dad with three boys in tow, ages maybe 8-10, went into the store, stopped, looked at the bike, and said "Wow! That's a real classic!"

About a minute later one of the boys from the gaggle hanging around the corner, also maybe age 10, came by and said "I like your bike!"

I thanked them both, of course.

So for all you kitted-out hotshot riders who passed me on your CF bikes on the MM bikeway when I'd already ridden 70 miles, nyah! My bike is cooler than yours.

Of course it doesn't hurt that it is bright red and silver.