Am I a real bike rider now? I did a short run up Sheridan road on Saturday afternoon. I think that might make me a roadie. Or wannabe roadie. Oh well. I'm slightly older schooled, no lycra, instead wool, no clipless, instead cages, a bigger Carradice saddlebag. Only 27 miles or so, just a 2 hour scouting trip during Lucy's nap, to find out how to get to Dawes Park for the North Shore Century on Sunday with Russell and crew. Excited. Doing at least 50 miles, plus the 7 or so to get there each way. Hoping it turns out well and I find myself in Wisconsin at some point. Would make me happy. Bought a real helmet on Sunday out at REI. And gloves. Forgot about water bottles, so ordered those online today. Yeah, going a little overboard with everything, but seriously, at least 2 hour bike rides on the weekends are in store for me at least from here on out. Went to Roti for dinner after a playground visit after REI. Sunday morning went to 2 Sparrows finally with my parents. Good, but Lucy didn't stay seated for the meal, so couldn't really eat. I thought the pop tarts and donuts and cinnamon rolls were good. Too much food though. Saturday went to Green City Market as usual and that afternoon went to Chipotle Cultivate festival, where we had too spicy food. Ended up at Adobo Grill for dinner. Really looking forward to the open road this weekend.