6 riders met at Michells, 4 having ridden from "the city". We took the Lockside and then the south trail around the airport. Coffee at Melinda's. Conversation around Duffy the clown and his handlers, Vancouver oil spill. No incidents or near misses so no need for an extensive safety meeting or debrief. The "f" word has not been experienced for some time now. Maybe everyone has secretly upgraded their tires over time. We did notice a number of other cycle groups, many with very expensive road bikes and aggressive speeds. We can only speculate they are starting to train seriously for the upcoming cycle event season.

Editorial comment - who was the clown that appointed Senator Duffy? To represent PEI, no less!