I was just starting my commute today and I heard a voice say, "Good Morning!" I turned and saw a lady on her porch, waved, and said good morning back.

Since I was going uphill (slowly), the lady kept talking. She said, "I see you riding your bike by here often and because of you, my husband and I went out and bought bikes."

Well, I had to stop and talk to the lady!

She and her husband bought bikes last week and already have taken two rides--one around the neighborhood, and one on the local trails. She said it was all because of me, and thanked me for being an inspiration!

All I was doing was going to work, but I'm glad that I inspired her to ride a bike. It's also nice to have people watching out for you. Three people on that block have commented on my bike riding. What a great neighborhood!