tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710412033151937285.post-28821725102913427202008-07-21T09:12:00.003-05:002008-07-21T09:28:29.464-05:002008-07-21T09:28:29.464-05:00Bike riding for the adult set isn't all Tour de France and lycra shorts, despite marketing efforts to the contrary.<br /><br />This is addressed in links from the "Whoomp" post below ... the signs, right or wrong, that the US was starting to become a bit like Europe, and that expectations would likely need to shift when it comes to people riding bikes, rather than driving. <span style="font-weight: bold;">We sweat!</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hair </span>(those of us who have it, anyway), <span style="font-weight: bold;">can get messy!</span><br /><br />Sounds like a bus ride, eh?<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Globe and Mail</span> is on it, with <a target=new href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080718.bike19/BNStory/lifeStyle/home">Primp my ride</a>. Check out how they're doing in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Copenhagen</span> at <a target=new href="http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/">Copenhagen Cycle Chic</a>. And if you <em>really</em> get it, spend some time at the <a target=new href="http://theslowbicycle.blogspot.com/">Slow Bicycle Movement</a>.<br /><br />Alternately, you can ride "in the drops" on your new aluminum road bike. It's up to you.Todd Simchuknoreply@blogger.com