Since Thursday I rode 37, 20, 37 and today 7 miles. Today was with my son for a crepe brunch in Holliston. I repaired the recumbent and enjoyed the comfortable ride. The other days included a fair amount of hills that got bigger and longer in the heat. Saturday I felt like everyone knew something I didn't know because saw about 1 car per mile and maybe 4 bikes.
I did get a mild heat rash Saturday and with my back casting the deciding vote choose to repair the garage door opener. The chain was very familiar and a worn gear causing skipping were both familiar enough that I felt my bicycle repairman skills could handle it. A quick 3 hours later it didn't work. Another hour and it was at least as reliable as the TdF bikes. Is it just me or did there seem to be more dropped chains than usual this year?