Tailwind coming in made for a rather quick ride in. Too bad I will have to fight that same wind going home.

The first eight miles of my commute are on a road that doesn't have many street lights and can be rather dark when I go in. No biggie, I am pretty well lit. Well, there I am, six-fifteen a.m., hauling bootie down the bike lane when I see another biker heading straight for me! He has no lights, no reflectors and wearing a black jacket. I have four cars on my left, not giving me much wiggle room so I hold my line on the white line and force him to pass between me and the curb. 'Whoa, hey," says he. "Wrong way, duh?" yelled I. Thankflully we passed without incident. Sheesh, that made my little heart go pitter-patter, though.

Yes, Kano, front der. issues have been solved. Will make sure this Saturday when I take her out for a long ride.