I Risked My Life, And All I Got Was A Lousy Cap!

Jeff (above) was great. And the kid was crazy to volunteer... (As a kid I would have thought "how cool," but as an adult, I kept thinking about who pays when the stunt goes horribly wrong?)

The bike ride was great. The little prof rode the whole way (with a little pushing from me) and crashed- full face plants- only 3 times.

This was one of those great town events where you get to meet, talk and laugh with your community.

The wife and I woke up too late to do the actual ride, but did ride our bikes down to Lackawanna Park to watch the very impressive high-schoolers rocking out and the bike stunt show.

Afterwards, we took our own little Tour d'Montclair by biking over to Raymond's and then the Van Vleck Gardens. It was a beautiful day for it.

I drove. Not the course, but in general. Thanks for biking so the roads were clearer..lol

Did the 12-mile course myself.

I wasn't sure whether I'd be able to do it. I asked the woman at the registration when I'd have to decide which whether to to take the 5-mile of 12-mile challenge, she looked at me (I'm 31) and asked, "Do you have children with you?"

In other words, I had no excuse to bail out after 5 miles!

The ride was absolutely beautiful and helped reaffirm for me what a special and gorgeous town we live in. It also helped me find some good bicycle routes to take for the next time I want to get around town without using gasoline.

Well speaking of stunt riders, I'd like to let everyone know that a Class of 2006 BHS graduate ADAM HAUCK in competing in Europe in yet another "x games" type event.

GO ADAM!

I was able to sit on my deck with a cup of coffee and watch the bike tour.

It was soo Montclair.

I was able to sit on my deck with a cup of coffee and watch the bike tour.

It was soo Montclair.

I was able to sit on my deck with a cup of coffee and watch the bike tour.

It was soo Montclair.