Nice commute today. Temp around 60F, sunny, and low humidity. Saw lots of cyclists!

I spotted two cyclists far ahead of me on the MUP and eventually got close enough to see it was a 'bent and a diamond frame. After that, the 'bent passed the DF. I caught the DF and passed it. Wasn't trying to reel them in. I was just cruising faster I guess.

I came up to a woman walking a golden retriever off leash. Dog was on the dirt strip next to the paved trail. I like dogs, have a dog, and can read doggie body language, so I'm not bothered by them. I passed the dog and heard the tags on its collar start jingling faster. Head check revealed the dog was now trotting along off my right quarter, still on the dirt. I pushed a bit harder and I heard more frantic jingling. Here comes the dog up alongside me. Still on the dirt. Just running with me, not trying to "get me." I let out a laugh and poured the coal to it. 25+MPH and I'm just barely dropping the dog.

Meanwhile I'm catching up to the 'bent like a cruise missile, and I realize it'd be wise to end this foolishness for everyone's safety. I slowed way down and the dog just stopped and went back to its human, who was hundreds of yards behind us at that point. Who knows what she was thinking?

I cruised behind the 'bent into town, then we split up.

Fun morning!