The bike bug really bit me around age 11. But taking a friend around behind a buddy and me on a tandem on a long board would have been like my dream come true. Too bad I had never even heard about a long board in 1992 or so. If they even existed!

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My church choir ride: did the 14.8 mile r/t twice today--- took the 4 year old to his junior choir, and then back. Ate some penne sausage and broccoli rabe and then stole the toe clip straps and headlight off the Fuji, put them on the Panasonic, and finally had my first decent ride on the Panasonic. I loved it.

I had about four gears-- the RD needs some major adjustment if not a little bending of the hanger. But it was enough -- 2nd and third gear in the back and both chainrings really covered even the monster hill (which used to house Nike missiles back in the day, and the steep little hill I live on.

The two rides really opened up my lungs. I could hit Low Eb's below the staff with far more ease and volume than usual, and the rest of the low range was huge (for me-- my wife's an opera singer, and I'm nowhere near that.). Riding, especially into rehearsal, has been the very best thing for my voice. If only riding into work could likewise make me a better teacher!

It was warm and spring-y for both rides. The water in Long Island Sound is still in the 30's-- at its coldest of the year as all the snowmelt chills it, so there was a little misty fog for the 9:30 PM ride back and a little chill. The warm air definitely has the upper hand, though. Viva spring!