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I did a nice ride with Hank up the Granier this morning (video soon) and when I got back, it was time to take care of the little monsters. The first order of business was to go pick up Zoe's new bike, which was locked to the bike stand at her school (her nanny does not have room for it in her car). Alex, Zoe and I walked there, with me walking the bike, and Alex insisting on going in the bike seat despite the fact that I was not actually *riding* the bike. When we were about halfway there, Zoe and I decided that it would be okay if I rode the bike, but only if I went really slowly. This went fine for a while, but even at the slowest pace I could muster without the bike toppling over, Zoe had to run. I found it inexplicably hilarious to have Zoe running in front of and behind me giggling and mock complaining about how I was compelling her to run. She did end up running quite an impressive distance however, and we eventually made it to school, where she unlocked her bike and set off back home. Alex and I were right behind her, and although Zoe is quite good on the bike, in absolute terms it is a little slow going. I therefore needed to put my feet down from time to time, which caused Alex much consternation for some reason. I would put my foot down, and then I would hear "PAPA! pied LA!" and point to the pedal. It actually took me a long time to figure out what exactly he wanted.