Agreed there Brad, works in both ways sadly - I think some of my friends are even intimidated by the "hardcore" cyclist image, too - the lycra/jerseys and flashy bikes, etc. I just wish people would ride more, I've offered many times that I'll ride anywhere anytime schedules permitting, but I think I intimidate them myself too because they feel that they'd be slowing me down or see how much I ride and get discouraged, etc. despite me saying it's all about the fun of riding. I'm hoping I can get one of my more active friends out more, she's just worried about the roads - so maybe I'll take her on the trails.

I hope to be at CM tomorrow, I'll have to haul ass as I'm picking my little one up, but I hope to be there, trailer and all.

Off hand comment: surprised that the roads in High Park are in better shape than my own street, all nicely cleared and ice/crap free, heh. From the time I got there including an hour+ workout and getting back to the bike and accessories loaded back up, there were a couple/few people looking for a dog that must've run loose in the park - I do hope they find the poor thing :/