if you don't like cycling shorts because of the appearance just wear some light wieght gym shorts over top of them. thats what i do. i get the comfort of bike shorts without being the fat guy in spandex. i do the same thing for running, with the spandex running shorts.
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No matter how fast I'm going, I'm in no hurry.
there are no bicycles in the valley, the only bicycle you find in the valley is the bicycle you ride down there.
Ride in the front, this space is available to anyone that wishes to take it-jjmolyet