On days like today, I appreciate the fact that I am now a bike commuter (at least to school). Traffic was really bad in the Burgh for rush hour. Bypassed all Strip District and downtown traffic. Probably saved myself 15 minutes. Therefore, the score is Jason - 15 and motor vehicle traffic - 1 (they get 1 point because of Penn Avenue...it's a pot-hole strewn and not acceptable for a cyclist).

Why Recycle...

http://www.prc.org/community_collections.html

Evolve

I love this picture! Sarah took it at a look-out spot at Put-in-Bay. A graffiti artist used their artistic touch on these concrete slabs. If only more people could evolve and think of bikes not as a nuisance on the road, but another fantastic form of transportation.

So close

Criterium paid out 8 places this evening. And, guess where Jason placed? Yep, 9th place. The new Ksyrium SL wheelset is ridiculously light and fast, though. Very much enjoying my time on those. Also, this evening, watched a bicycle crash unfold right in front of me. Luckily, the person immediately in front of me dodged left, so I followed his lead. The two injured appeared to have suffered some decent road rash.
This week is Bike Fest here in Pittsburgh. It's a celebration of the 2-wheeled machine. Lots of great racing and riding going on with both the mountain bike and road bike. The week was kicked off on Friday with an opening party. Thursday, I plan on venturing out to Hartwood Acres (my favorite mtn biking spot) to partake in the festivities with PORC. The weekend includes several other bike rides to round-out the weeklong event.