"Gee-aunt" - yes, my SIL called to tell me some friends had given her bike. For the life of me I couldn't figure out what she was talking about so I had her spell it.

I should report in about my friends. I had my 2nd ride with them Wednesday morning. They are going like a house a fire. I'm really pleased with their progress. I'm trying to get Marty to start looking at road bikes. The other isn't so committed to the whole idea but I think the two of them are going to sign up for the 30 mile route on the Tour of Napa Valley which they can do on their current bikes. They're doing 20 mile rides now and are going to expand this to 25 miles with the climb up to Folsom Lake. This should put them in good shape for the ride. I also think that having done the Tour of Napa Valley that they'll have hit some milestones that will increase their confidence and just spur them onwards.

So, we have good progress and Marty is just bubbling every day!