I had a street car driver start asking me about being a messenger on Sunday. I was downtown riding around and Queen St was shut down at Nathan Phillips Square due to this crazy large punjabi parade of some sort. So, the streetcars were just sitting there and the drivers were out chatting. I roll up near them, and one of them starts talking with me.. After asking if I was a messenger, and me saying no, he continues to ask me about the details. Pretty funny. He said he wants to start messing on his 2 days off every week.

I honestly don't think I ever talked to so many strangers before I started riding fixed. So many people talk to me about it, it's hilarious. And I've had my timbuk2 bag for years, so I don't think that's it.

For example, I also had a roadie on a training ride Saturday morning (see sig ) tell me he thought my bike was very "svelte" looking. Then he realized it was fixed and said that was the "way of the future", which totally killed me. He asked if I was doing the whole rally fixed, and I said "yes, but I can't always wuss out and ride geared... I mean.. uhh.. not 'wuss out' I guess.. but.. uhh.. change my mind?" My special power is putting my foot in my mouth.

That's all.