If you pass another rider going up a hill, say more than “Hi,” but if it’s a woman and you aren’t, don’t assume she wants to chit-chat. Treat her as you’d have a generic guy-rider treat your wife/daughter/girlfriend.

If you’re a woman and it’s a guy, you can chit-chat all you like, they won’t mind.

Ha! that is classic. Be sure to read the whole list, it is very entertaining and espouses an overall philosophy to life via bike riding that is very appealing to me.

I have also been learning quite a lot about what they call a BOB. Since my friend loaned me a Bridgestone RB-1 I have been researching it on the internet. I have learned that it is a nearly mythical creature of bicycle lore. The BOB philosophy is at the core of the Rivendell thinking which is not surprising since they are born of the same gentleman Grant Peterson. Mr. Peterson has established a beautiful wonderful set of believers and followers. Most of them would be well at home with my previous statements on snobbery. This is the finest type of snobbery as it is based on the love of things that are pure and effective, not just trendy and popular.

Looking forward to getting back on the road tomorrow at lunch. Meanwhile, looking lovingly at Brooks saddles on eBay….