I went for an mtb ride on Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains after the memorial ride for Tony Estrin. I did not know Tony but I felt it would be good for cycling to show up and support the cause. There was a huge turnout for the ride. I am guessing between 150 and 200 riders showed. 2 cops were there to escort the ride which was very cool. If you drive drunk prepare for the consequences. I have no pity for you.
Red ants bite. Yes they do. I stopped during my mtb ride to take a picture of a red ant hill that was very active. I put my backpack down about 20 feet from the ants and took a few pics. When I got ready to go I put my camera back in my bag and flipped it onto my back. About 10 seconds after I started to speed downhill I felt something light up on my neck. I was going too fast to stop quickly so I smashed the ant and kept going. I could feel ant parts squishing in my glove. It hurt pretty good for an hour or so. Now I have a big welt on my neck. Red ants bite.
