Originally Posted by
rydabent
Some here sure get their underlovlies in a bunch if they percieve ANY real or imagined slight. It seems to be fashionable to be "offended". There are several posts I consider personal attacks. HOWEVER, read the last sentence in my origional post. "How many here do the same"? I was only asking if there are some others on the forum that just ride for the joy of simple riding. I dont believe I implied that if you dont do exactly as I do you are wrong.
I'm with you. My high tech item on my bike is a Huret Multito on my front axle. Gimme a gaspipe Boom bike with a leather saddle and rando bars and I'm a happy cyclist. I just ride for the fun of it. I have no goals, no interest in improving fitness, just like to zone out on my bike. I do have an interest in vintage cycling garb, but thats my own peculiar thing.
And whats great is the dudes with the carbon fiber bikes with all the gizmos except me as just another cyclist. I ride on some intense pace group rides and other than an occasional, "How old is that bike?" I blend right in. After many years of cycling I am just not much of a gearhead. Just like to ride.
Me olde Raleigh
