...because it seems my brother has caught it from me!

He's had his Trek 7.3 fx for about 4 years, and he's used it for fair-weather jaunts around his neighborhood and occasionally for trips to the library and other places. But over the past few weeks, all of the sudden he's gone bike crazy! Late last week he called oh-so-proudly to tell me all about his first ever 25 mile ride, and about bonking for the first time. He was so excited, it was making me excited too...

And then he bought himself a rear rack and some panniers for his birthday last week. So Monday evening he did his first ever grocery shop by bike. He was just thrilled at his accomplishment-- and considering the route he took to avoid a really dangerous road, it was an accomplishment. (His alternate route involves a hole in a fence, a dirt path, and fording a creek). Last night we both rode down to a local coffee shop, so he could show off all his new gear. Looks good!

If the weather cooperates, we're going to go for a ride together this weekend. I promise to be on my best behaviour, and not drop him. No matter how tempting it is...

Isn't it great to see someone you care about falling head-over-heels in love with a bike?