10 situations under which 10 blocks can feel like 10 miles:

1. The fender you so lovingly polished - falls off.

2. That skin on your thumb, you didn't need that right?

3. It's only 6 a.m.

4. The stoop-loungers watching you can't help b/c they haven't gone to bed yet.

5. The sidewalks in your city haven't been repaired since the days-of-yore.

6. The bike trail - loose gravel in an old railroad bed. Your bike - wibbly.

7. The gentlest of slopes proves to be too much for the single-speed you posses.

8. You're wearing a helmet - while walking the bike.

9. Even though the peddles are fine, with each pump you're sure they'll fall off.

10. Once you're home - your burning lungs convince you the few cigarettes you've ever smoked were a bad idea.