Sadiekate - I know what you mean about the kitties here. A couple of months ago they sighted a Mountain Lion early in the morning on one of the roads I ride. I ride early to escape the heat and so my husband can look after the kids before he leaves for work. Since I saw this in the paper I have been a little more alert. Although people say if you see a Mountain Lion its generally too late to worry about it YIIIIIKES. The Mountain Bike riders around here are very brave I think.