I was driving downtown with David Garber when a bicyclist darted in front of my car  after the traffic light for my lane had turned green.  To be fair, the bicyclist (cute by the way) felt bad and waved apologetically. After I recovered from my mini heart attack, I commented to David that my biking journal would have gotten a lot more interesting if I ran over a cyclist. Really glad everything turned out okay because I am not entirely confident David would have testified on my behalf at the trial.

My First Bike Shop: Capitol Hill Bikes

On the way to rewarding myself with a frozen yogurt for not committing vehicle manslaughter, I popped into a Capitol Hill Bikes on Barracks Row. This was my first time in a bike shop but I suppose it is never too early to get measured for a bike. While I was there, checked out some padded shorts and bike helmets. I was a little surprised at the cost for the shorts ($50-$100) but I suppose you don't want to skimp when it comes to preserving your lady-bits.

Behold: My measurements

The funny thing is that I don't think there is a bike shop in all of Ward 8 (I could be wrong) but I walked less than 20 feet from Capitol Hill Bikes and found myself in front of City Bikes. Barracks Row sure must love their bikes. I think if Ward 8 had even one bike shop we would love bikes too. Going to check out City Bikes when I have the chance.

Next Up: City Bikes

Will go out for my evening ride as soon as I finish these blog posts.

Until tomorrow.