Witness/fitness

I was pretty psyched when late last year I read on the Urban Velo website that Dhani Jones (Cincinnati Bengals linebacker) was an avid fixed gear rider. Dhani became a sort of poster boy for fixed gears (at least in my mind)--and a bit of trivia I could evoke at a moments notice to convince a friend that fixed gears were cool.

Well, coincidentally or not, the article that was referenced by Urban Velo was one from Bicycling Magazine. The coincidence being that today, in the pages of the latest issue of Bicycling Magazine, I found an interview with Cleveland Cavaliers player Lebron James about his passion for cycling. Apparently he hosts a bike-athon every year in Akron, Ohio, to raise money for his hometown. (Online version of the article is here.)

Long story short, I realized this could be the exact leverage I needed to convince C to get a new bike and possibly enjoy cycling as much as I do. C is practically obsessed with Lebron's talents and accomplishments. I admit, I've become a huge fan and have been enjoying following the Cavs alongside the entire Love crew.