No head injuries! ...and hilarity ensues....

I have to admit, when I saw the cruiser bikes lined up that morning at the pancake breaky, I got so nervous I almost decided to back out altogether.  Not only have I not been on a bike for some years, but I've NEVER been on a bike like THAT.<!--break-->

However, I must admit that after getting over the initial gut-wrenching fear of driving a cruiser through downtown Vancouver rush hour traffic, surprisingly the biggest "fraidy-cat" in town is actually becoming accustomed to cycling.  I thought for sure I would not make it home that day.  Indeed, I nearly called the hospital in advance to book a preemptive appointment with a skull-mending specialist of some sort or other.  When I made it home not only intact but feeling good about myself, I was beyond surprised.<!--break-->

My ego was also pumped as no less than five people commented on my bike on my way home!  Hazzah!!<!--break-->

Since that first day, I have ridden my bike to work three times.  Luckily the weather has been good, and I am proud to report that I even rode one time in spitting rain, and it was sort of refreshing.  The biggest moment of hilarity happened when I was unable to find the "onramp" to the Cambie bridge, which prompted me to drive in circles for twenty minutes and then wait on a corner until a good-looking cyclist stopped at the light.  I asked him for directions and he was more than happy to offer his services as "tour guide."  I felt like a dork, but you have to learn somehow, right?<!--break-->

Stay tuned....