why we ride

We ride bikes because it makes us healthier, and we can use all the help we can get in that department, but we also ride because you get to hang out with other people. Other people are a great source of entertainment, so without further ado, here's what I learned at Fantasy Island this morning:

1. Single-speed mountain bikes are reportedly around 5 lbs lighter than 27 speed bikes. On some trails, they are faster.
2. Poker dealers who are young and cute make $70 to $80k a year.
3. The bike cop I talked to said that he and his partner cover everything east of Craycroft and south of Ft. Lowell, all the way out to Vail. They answer regular calls and everything.