Back in the old saddle

I finally couldn't take it anymore and saddled up the F800 hardtail last week. Terrific to get back on the trail, despite the fact that my bike is ... heck, I don't really know where it is. I guess the Giant dealer next to the Bicycle Pro Shop wasn't just bad mouthing the competition when he said they take months to tune up a bike.

It was good to see the guys again, too (Tom, Jason, AJ and new guy Adrian). Adrian instantly earned the spot of honor, pounding the 20-plus miles on a rigid single-speed while staying with -- or ahead of -- the rest of us.