To market, to market

Well. That was an exertion. Not so much for the hills (though they sure were a barrel of fun) as for the hauling my bike up a flight of stairs and back down again-- and then up on its hooks.

And the way my front brakes cut out while I was on a busy street was good for some adrenaline.

Since I have been cycling I have held the belief that you should not ride your bike on the sidewalk. It terrifies the pedestrians, and besides, you should Assert Your Right To Use The Roadway. I still believe this. However, I believe even more strongly that I don't want to die-- so, for my return trip, on which I have to make three consecutive left turns across traffic, yes I am going to ride on the sidewalks. Though I will dismount and walk my bike if I come across any pedestrians.

Can I make this work? Maybe.

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45.3 miles, after having been delayed by a stretch of the ick.