If it doesn't work for you, it just doesn't work for you! Nobody is saying that it's "wrong". It's just that some people feel as though there's some expectation to dress "accordingly", just because they're riding a road bike. Some people feel that if they're going to be riding over a certain distance, that they should be riding a road bike, instead of a hybrid or cruiser or something. Many people who do feel this way, also feel the compunction to wear what they consider to be the "appropriate attire" for such cycling. They have been unduly subjected to a mental indoctrination, not too unlike your religious exposure.

All we're saying is, you don't have to do the lycra/spandex routine just because you feel that it goes with the bike. I personally wouldn't break a sweat leisurely cycling to work for half an hour. Certainly then, I shouldn't be expected to do the full kit thing. Nor should anyone else with a short commute.

Sometimes we feel under the gun and in the crosshairs for no good reason. I might try to preach when it comes to a few topics, but not many...And most certainly, not this one. It's by far, too trivial!

I like you, TJ!

I wouldn't try to pull your leg...Honest!