There is something to say about expensive performance stuff, be they bikes or sports cars. Something designed to perform, in the right hands is a joy to use. Unfortunately they can be damned expensive. As for the rich white old man stigma, it falls to economics, I see a fair number of well to do ladies, whipping around in Porches these days too. If you can afford it, and you enjoy your purchase, why the heck not, you can't take it with you. If I could afford a Porsche, I think I'd have a Caymen.

If I could drop several thousand bucks on bikes I'd do it in a heartbeat, just to be able to jump on the pedals and see what I could get said bikes to do for me.

http://cmwc2008.com/registered.php

so far on the site .... about 430 register racers...woot! So looking forward to this weekend! Going Saturday solo on my bike and then Sunday I'll be heading down with the kids.