Someone I have a friendship with on a professional (a non cyclist) level told me the other day, "Remember what you thought about how road cyclist looked like to you a long time ago before you were one? Well that's how the majority of the public sees you today!" That comment really bothered me, I saw a gay Tinker Bell and Peter Pan with a helmet! OMG! The clothing bothers me when the neighbours are all all out in the evening and here I am, mid 40's, home owner, in tights, a wild jersey and helmet on a bicycle leaving from my driveway, and wonder what they think of me! Then I'm out on the streets and feel just fine with all of it. Sometimes I ride at night just to not have them see me! Am I alone on this or is anyone else self conscience about it? What should I do? They are still very friendly to me but I'm starting to wonder if they think I'm weird, like a kid that hasn't grown up yet? Is this normal? I need to get over this fast!
Last edited by VeganRider; 07-09-04 at 10:39 PM.