I chatted with one of probably the very few bicycle messengers in Alexandria on my way in today... I've noticed him around because he rides a ss langster with HED tri-spoke... he told me today that his disc rear wheel broke, so had to send it back to the store... We did a very relaxed pace on the sidewalk, it was an interesting alternative to my hacking it down the right lane every morning. Refreshing, actually. Birds chirping, a brisk 45 degrees (F), trees and flowers in bloom. This is one of the best times to sit back and enjoy the ride in my book!