A clean bill of health

I commuted a lot by bike this past week and was greeted by a bike shop guy the other day, who shouted out "Maggie Mahoney Super Commuter!" He said I looked fast.

Well, I was slowed down today because I had to get my bike to the shop for a check-up. Yesterday, when my bike was locked up outside of work, a likely church-goer apparently hit it while attempting to parallel park, wedging it into the most difficult spot to unlock, scratching off a goodly amount of paint,  forcing off the front wheel, wedging spokes in the fork, etc. I was able to ride it home, although I was worried about its integrity.

Apparently it is safe to ride, with the front wheel just a little untrue, but nothing cracked or stripped.

I missed a great fall riding day because of that bozo, and was worried that this might be the end of my old faithful Giant Avail.

First world problems.

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