In my quest to ride 2013 miles on my bike this year, I knew
that I would have to sacrifice some comfort. Mainly because it’s freezing cold
outside. And when you ride a bike, the temperature drops even further because
the wind flenses the heat right off your skin.
But what I didn’t realize was that I would be dressing like
a lost and found bin on my rides. In the summer, I look sleek and stylish
compared to the clown outfit I assembled for my Friday night and Sunday morning
rides.
An inventory:
Running shoes with bright green laces
Stripped blue socks
Long underwear, exposed on the right leg
Blue jeans, rolled up on the right leg (so as to not get
caught in the chain)
Long underwear top
Light, thermal-lined running jacket
Thermal-lined ski jacket
Thermal gloves
Knit cap
Bicycle helmet
Notice fashion sense and pride aren’t on the list? That’s
because those are heavy and expensive.
So if you see a rumpled pile of laundry rolling down the
street, chances are good it’s me, so feel free to honk or wave “hello”.