We had 16 riders turn out for a 55 mile winter training ride this morning. That was pretty cool for our area (Upstate of South Carolina).
We got chased by dogs about 5 times. None ever really caused us any problems. They all seemed too fat to be able to get their bulk in our path before we were safely by. I couldn't help thinking that they were probably reflections of their owners and were gorged from the table scraps they're used to eating.
The obesity epidemic takes on a new dimension. At least this one has a beneficial aspect for cyclists.