The workshop looked like everyone was having fun in the sun, there were too many people to stay in the basement so David took the group outside while I and a few others worked on some stuff indoors.

One of the bikes being worked on had a sad surprise for the owner which we all can take a lesson from; his axle had snapped unknowingly and was letting the tire gently rub the side of his aluminium Gary Fisher frame. As soft as rubber is it still worked about half way through the metal leaving a scary weak spot on the seat stay. This is the third surprise broken axle this month, while on the frame they feel like loose cones. You never know what's going on inside those parts which you can't see. That is why I recommend spending a little time with your bike, get to know it aside from just riding it. Taking 25 minutes to clean and oil it lets you check it over for complications you otherwise might miss.

The big race will be coming up soon, I could still use a couple volunteers to help keep people from walking into the route. Also, hey let's get some folks out to watch. Just for funzies you know.