While you all were maybe racing at Fort Ritchie Crit on Saturday, I was at the Grand Opening at our bike shop in Luray, conveniently timed to coincide with the town's annual Festival of Spring.

Yes, those are rubber ducks!  It's true, there's a place a mere two hours from Washington where you can get quality bike shop service, go on some awesome bike rides, AND watch a rubber duck race.  The people need their entertainment.

Anyhoo, back to the Grand Opening.  We had everything.  From nutritious bicycle-themed cupcakes....

...to knowledgeable staff, spreading the word good word of two-wheeled transportation to the public, including both adults...

...and kids...

If you look closely, you might notice we set up a raffle.  Two dollars got the lucky winner a selected bike of their choice.  The winner isn't portrayed here, but today, there's one happy kid in Luray, believe you me!  Plus, all the money went to the family assistance fund for our neighbors at Page One, the local charity thrift shop, and the Lord Fairfax Community College Page County Scholarship Fund.

- posted by Chris