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The New Spring Fashions? |
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Written by Commuter Files
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 |
Well it's been a while. Last week I had my first ride home in shorts! I was trying to think when the last time was--I bet I have to go back to October. Man, that's a long time to be wearing tights or rain pants. It was nice to just change out of shorts and a jersey. Those extra layers really add to the changing time each day. Some days in the winter I think I spend more time looking for clothes, putting them on or washing them than I do actually riding. But no more. This weekend we're supposed to hit the 75 degree mark. Now that's downright hot. But why do I change back and forth? Comfort--comfort on the bike and comfort off. I have yet to find a durable enough, comfortable enough outfit that works for riding and sitting in the office. Plus, no matter how near of far your ride is, you're gonna sweat.
I read an article the NYT about fashion and biking. It was pretty ridiculous. Now, I really should be happy that more people are considering riding bikes to work. But these jackholes are worrying about what designer clothes are cool enough to pay homage to their overpriced Dutch-style bikes. Good grief. The dude in the photo is wearing a full suit and a trench coat. Even in the dead of winter this boob will be sweating his baguettes off. And then he'll be all stinky sitting around in a 2K wool suit all day. Dumb. Dress for comfort, not stupid fashion. Don't let clothes be the reason you don't bike, or do bike. Commuting by bike is about keeping one less car off the road. It's about getting some exercise in our otherwise sedentary life. It's about simple things like hearing birds chirp or seeing all the worms on the pavement after a rain storm.
It's Spring, so get on out there and ride. Bike to work week is coming in May--Cities and towns across the US have all kinds of events and activities to help spread the word about commuting. Recruit a friend this year--I have a couple I'm going to target. Ride safely, have fun.
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