Well, all that colorful apparel also has the effect of making the cyclist much
more visible, which, most of the time, is a good thing,
--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal
On Jan 14, 2014, at 2:26 PM, Andrew Fildes wrote:
> I suspect that the whole trend is down to that word 'enthusiast' where you
> wear Lycra motley, emblazoned with the logos of sponsors who don't even exist
> in your own country, to make a public announcement that, "I'm doing this as a
> voluntary recreational activity, a lifestyle choice and not because I'm so
> poor that I have no choice." Oh, and. "doesn't my bum look good in this?!"
> It signals a shift in culture from the cycle as a means of transport to a
> public posture.
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