I've got a bike

So, I quickly found out that buying a bike and a helmet was just the start of my spending.

Let’s see, I also needed:

• gloves
• water bottle
• water bottle cage
• a lock
• lights
• a pump

and that’s just for starters – I was thinking of commuting to work so I also needed:

• puncture repair kit
• multi-tool
• mini-pump or CO2 cartridges
• spare inner tubes
• a saddle-mounted bag to keep it all in

the final thing is clothing – luckily I already own some breathable tops, fleeces and shorts so at least I don’t have to buy those.

There’s just one more thing I need to complete my setup and that’s something I thought I’d never end up buying – that’s right – a pair of lycra cycling shorts.
See, I’d always assumed cyclists wore lycra for two reasons – aerodynamics and posing.
I wasn’t interested in either of those things, I’m not a poser, oh no sir, not me.

But what I didn’t know was that those lycra shorts were padded; and that padding sure makes for a comfy ride.
And I can wear them under normal shorts so nobody need know I’m even wearing them – it can just be our little secret.

So, lycra shorts it is.
Still can’t quite believe I joined the lycra set, but it’s a damn comfy set all the same.