Not much outside riding the last couple of weeks.  Two outside rides last week included a 50 miler to Spring Valley.  As usual, 99 percent of the traffic were respectful but another idiot made a very dangerous pass.  It was a semi trailer with no attached truck.  With no on-coming traffic this moron passed by a mere foot.  And as it passed the buffoon layed on his horn.  What was his intent I wondered?  Was it to cause me to wreck?  Was it to try to intimidate me?  No idea!  But its things like this that really frost my jibblets.  Anyway, all biking has been on my trainer for the last week. Also, would weather reporters try to be more accurate in their predictions?  Sunday was supposed to be cold and rainy.  After my "ride" in the basement I looked outside.  It was sunny and the temperature was 60 degrees.  The wind was a mere 2 to 3 mph from the  WNW.  It would have been a great day to get in a 35 miler.  Oh well. It is what it is.  There are certainly signs that spring is near.  With all the rain we have been getting and robins abound, it can't be long before my outside rides will resume on a regular basis.  On another note, my brother is looking at getting an e=bike.  I will do my best to see that he gets good value for his money.  As another shout-out to my local bike shop-Russells Cycle... I'm sure Joe will get the best deal for the amount of money he intends to spend.  Stay tuned.