Many moons ago, a buddy and I would occasionally wear ’em into the bar, receiving several looks of bemusement or derision, but feeling chill as hell ⛑️
i will always wear a helmet bc i’m scared of my brain juice being splattered on asphalt. i will wear my little vest bc i refuse to be cold. i will wear my $9 target leggings bc they don’t get stuck in the spokes. i will thrive.
truly madly deeply the best part about casual biking is the joyous freedom of it all!! Don’t let the pretentious assholes convince you to drop $$$ on pedal clips or gels or a pointy helmet or RPM counter etc real recs:
*a good helmet (non negotiable)
*water bottle cage + water bottle OR a water vest with straw thing if you’re like me and don’t like to unhook your water bottle while riding
*you can get a lil fanny pack thing that velcros onto the handlebar and turns into a real bag with longer straps when off the bike (ideal for biking to social events)
*a detachable basket for farmers market goodies like flowers and sourdough bread
ok perhaps hot take but I like the no video aspect, clips are helpful sometimes but I think if videos are introduced it would kinda feel like all the other apps
also u are doing great👍🏼🫡
winter - sweet oranges, persimmon etc
summer - big heirloom tomato and sprinkle of salt, watermelon, stone fruit
no need to worry about the mess bc u just wash it right away!
someone or maybe the internet recommended eating a cold orange or other citrus in a hot shower and I can confirm that is also a great sensory experience
