So now I must experience a resurgence/rebirth in the knowledge I gained during my last trip. I must evolve into something superior to what I have been before, something that the world may very well see and witness as a cultural movement, an intellectual revolution, and social upheaval. Guess what folks, the price of gas will go up $1.27 /litre tomorrow morning, the highest in more than two years. But do we really care? If you and I are to go hand in hand into the new Renaissance period, the answer is no. Sure I'll still Zoom, Zoom and you'll still scorch the earth with your gas guzzling pig of choice, but only when absolutely needed. We're Renaissance folks, and starting today we're riding our bikes whenever we can.

This is my machine, Le Grande Orange. It's the perfect bike to put in 35 to 40K a day trips, save some gas money, get really fit, and put a smile on your face.

Being a "nut" means I'm not sitting on my butt getting fat and yelling at the "nuts" on the road.

"Nuts" are cyclists, walkers and runners, basically anything or anyone who isn't contributing to global warming. Me? I'm out on my bike, staying fit, saving the planet, burning calories, and having the time of my life while doing it. Ah it's great to be a "nut".