We understand that not everyone will be devout bicycle commuters, but we hope these excuses listed below are not holding you. . . your friends. . .or your loved ones back.
How about, "I'll look silly"? How people think of us based on our "look"/clothing matters. Dressing for the occasion, in this case for bicycling, can look right when the apparel choices fit the activity; tights and bright bicycling jerseys may be "right" for club rides and all out fitness rides, but certainly aren't necessary for a ride to the close-by grocery store. Use a bike (everyone should have as many bikes as they have pairs of shoes) and wear the garb that fits the ride and your own style. I don't ride wearing heels or a dress, but you might - and look great too!
How about, "I'll look silly"? How people think of us based on our "look"/clothing matters. Dressing for the occasion, in this case for bicycling, can look right when the apparel choices fit the activity; tights and bright bicycling jerseys may be "right" for club rides and all out fitness rides, but certainly aren't necessary for a ride to the close-by grocery store. Use a bike (everyone should have as many bikes as they have pairs of shoes) and wear the garb that fits the ride and your own style.
ReplyDeleteI don't ride wearing heels or a dress, but you might - and look great too!
Great point! I will do a revision of this in the future. thanks!
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