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Geonz

I like that book too. I read an awful lot before I ever got a bike. I remember I paid attention to all the times I read that a kickstand wasn't necessary... but after two days I took the bike back gto the shop and they put one on. ((Now I realize that bike was also heavy enough to be a lot harder to lean on things, but then I just figured the authors were obsessed with the weight of the thing.)O
Biking is so much easier than running :-) You can make it as much exercise as *you* want it to be and the second you want to change... (oh, have I mentioned I live in the flatlands?)
I ride with some serious minimalists. No unnecessary gear. Definite, defiant reverse snobs, they are.
They have helmets, gloves, and toe clips (and the one with feet too big, clipless pedals). One does an awful lot of riding in denim shorts (I don't *think* heavy all-cotton...) tho' most wear padded ones on long (>40 mi) rides.

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