Years ago, the 10-speed bike was as fancy as it got. But today, bikes not only have a greater capacity in terms of gear speeds, but they also are made of lighter but stronger materials.

We're definitely getting more calls, and the preponderance of questions are from people who want to know the best route to bike to work. We have volunteers we call route-gurus who know Boston and bicycling so they can devise commuting routes that are efficient and safe.

It's very safe when done properly. A lot of people don't know the right way to ride in traffic. It's different, after all, from what you were taught when you were 6 years old.

We today need to take a leap of faith that if we make this decision today, we're going to push kids to do things that maybe right now some kids don't think they can do. They've been told all their lives they can't do it, and they have teachers who don't believe they can do it.

He did on the mound today what he's been doing all year. He's locked in, pitching very well. He gets ahead of the hitters and makes pitches when he has to. He did a great job today. He pitched a great game.

Christi Murphy also played well in singles and doubles. She was hitting her forehand well today, and she was very aggressive at the net in doubles.