I'll admit, I've been a fair weather rider. After hurting my back a few years ago it's taken me a while to get back on my bike. I received an amazing birthday gift recently, a new commuter bike and I've been getting into the groove of riding into work. This was my first week back and today's ride blew my mind. It wasn't the rush or exhilaration of riding that did it. It was who I met, saw and talked with along the way. I ride from Kitsilano over the Burrard Bridge and along...