Originally Posted by
Evert
Some typical chit-chat conversation at my work when i arrive with my bike (and bike clothing):
1: Cool, you are here by bike, how far is it?
me: About 23.5km single ride, I love riding my bicycle.
1: Yeah, I've got a (race/mountain) bike worth 1000-3000€, to expensive to put it away in the (locked!) bicycle area over here.
me: ???? confused ????
My recumbent bike wasn't cheap either, but what the hell are you with an expensive bike if you can't use it for commuting or any other job except some nice weather touring? I really don't get those people, but I might be to simple (hehe) for it.
We always hear how European commuters just wear their regular clothes on the bike. However, I'm guessing 23km is a bit too far to be wearing cotton undies... just a law of physics that's the same in North America as in Europe.
