Live To Ride, Ride To Live

I went for another hour-long bike ride after supper tonight, and I'm proud to say this is my second long ride of the week. I rode over seven miles, all in record time.  And I did it while wearing my cool new padded bike gloves and helmet.  Yes, a helmet.  After hearing Mom and Dad and everyone else whining about how I needed a bike helmet in case I fell off, I finally got one this past weekend.  I have to admit it's not nearly as uncomfortable as I thought it would bel in fact, after I've been riding a few minutes, I hardly notice it on my head.  It looks very cool, and with my wrap around Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses, I look like I should be in the Tour de France or something.