Originally Posted by
redpear
First off, you are not in a position to say what is offered seriously. Aside from that:
First off, what puts you in the position to know what is
not offered seriously?
Also,
Cycling is a mighty sport with a rich and complex history. Every company, racer, piece of kit, and component has a legend, a story behind it; in many cases it also has a personal and nostalgic connection to our lives. While this particular sport is steeped in tradition, it is also fiercely modern, a fact that serves only to deepen it’s complexity.
How can a person have a "personal and nostalgic connection" to something that happened before they were born?!
...and they don't even race! They are the cycling equivalent of:
