Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Trust me, I have nothing against riding a bicycle and in fact have one I love very much named Wind Frog (don't ask). I need to make a comment here, though. I drive through the Presidio and over the GG Bridge every day and see lots of people on bikes. Is it REALLY necessary to dress yourself like you are participating in the Tour de France just to take a nice bike ride on a sunny day? I can't help but look for registration numbers on these people. I understand EQUIPMENT - I have a helmet and gel-padded gloves and a gel seat and a water-bottle holder (with a green plastic Tweety Bird water bottle from Great America). However, a pair of leggings, or jeans with a ribbon around the ankle and a denim jacket usually do the trick. Maybe a sweatshirt if it is chilly. Or maybe a tank top if it is hot. I refuse to lay out a bunch of cash to emblazon myself with gaudy bike wear covered with logos (although I do kinda dig those flourescent jackets with the vented pits). If the manufacturers want me to be a billboard for them they can just give me the stuff and pay me to wear it. BUTT BANGED BICYCLE BABES

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