Don't Worry- You're Going to Look Dumb

While new cyclists naturally have a number of questions when getting started, there is one that sticks out above the others. "Is there any way to not look ridiculous?" Simply put, no. We roadies try to cover this simple fact up by adding sweeping vents to our helmets, color coordinating our bikes, and wearing shield-like glasses, but the simple fact is that we look- in a word, dweebish. Often times, these borderline metrosexual get ups only dig us further into the realm of nerdom. Next time you leave your house and wonder how you rate in terms of the "cool factor," remember that you are a cyclist, and this is all you can ever hope to aspire too...