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gear. true cyclists love gear. every cyclist i know has a more extensive bike-specific wardrobe than they do a casual wardrobe by a very large margin. jersey and shorts is all you need, right? oh, i forgot the arm warmers... and knee warmers, leg warmers, gloves for fall, winter, early spring, late spring and summer, hats, ear warmers, tights, gilets, jackets for late/early season and winter, rain jackets, helmets, shoes, shoe covers both aero and thermal, chamois cream and embro... the list can get quite serious... and expensive.
recently, i finally had to give in to reality and move on from my favorite pair of bibs. they've been my favorites for quite some time and have thousands of miles in them. they just fit fantastic and the chamois just worked well with my garbage. i sat there the other day looking them over inspecting the holes and the seams that have worn out. i pinched the chamois and noted how lifeless it was. this pair will be put out to stud. i received my new pair the other day and took them out for the initial skidmarking last night. the fabric is nice and stretchy. the cuffs are sharp and exact. the chamois is thick and resilient. they smell of new lycra.
a new pair of shoes was also purchased as a late-season present to myself. not as necessary as the bibs it was still long overdue. the last pair of shoes had lasted me a little longer than they ought to have. they retain that permanent stink of sweaty food that no soak in baking soda can conquer. i deserve new pair of shoes.
it's funny how new gear can invigorate riding. sometimes when things get a bit dull or regular tossing some new gear into the mix can be exciting. sure, it's the same road, but it's a new chamois! as i road along last night i'd occasionally look down to admire my new stuff going around and around. doesn't it look fantastic? don't i look fantastic? probably not, but i feel fantastic. i can't wait to scuff the toe of my new shoes on my tire at 5:31pm tonight.
gear. true cyclists love gear. every cyclist i know has a more extensive bike-specific wardrobe than they do a casual wardrobe by a very large margin. jersey and shorts is all you need, right? oh, i forgot the arm warmers... and knee warmers, leg warmers, gloves for fall, winter, early spring, late spring and summer, hats, ear warmers, tights, gilets, jackets for late/early season and winter, rain jackets, helmets, shoes, shoe covers both aero and thermal, chamois cream and embro... the list can get quite serious... and expensive.
recently, i finally had to give in to reality and move on from my favorite pair of bibs. they've been my favorites for quite some time and have thousands of miles in them. they just fit fantastic and the chamois just worked well with my garbage. i sat there the other day looking them over inspecting the holes and the seams that have worn out. i pinched the chamois and noted how lifeless it was. this pair will be put out to stud. i received my new pair the other day and took them out for the initial skidmarking last night. the fabric is nice and stretchy. the cuffs are sharp and exact. the chamois is thick and resilient. they smell of new lycra.
a new pair of shoes was also purchased as a late-season present to myself. not as necessary as the bibs it was still long overdue. the last pair of shoes had lasted me a little longer than they ought to have. they retain that permanent stink of sweaty food that no soak in baking soda can conquer. i deserve new pair of shoes.
it's funny how new gear can invigorate riding. sometimes when things get a bit dull or regular tossing some new gear into the mix can be exciting. sure, it's the same road, but it's a new chamois! as i road along last night i'd occasionally look down to admire my new stuff going around and around. doesn't it look fantastic? don't i look fantastic? probably not, but i feel fantastic. i can't wait to scuff the toe of my new shoes on my tire at 5:31pm tonight.
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