After cycling now for three years I do like how my legs look toned but the vericose veins, spider veins, and just plain veins are popping out blue on the surface. I know it might be age (I'm 50) or heredity but I don't like it!! One leg is much worse than the other too. I guess I may mention it to my doctor when I have my next yearly physical. I know insurance generally does not pay for surgery. They sometimes throb or itch too. How do you all feel about it? I may have to invest in support hose too which are expensive. I do sit at a desk most of the day but get up often to stretch and I can even work out a little here at work because I am alone most of the time. I gave up crossing my legs a few years ago too because I heard it aggravates it. Hope I don't sound vain but I don't like giving the riders behind me a gross sight. Thanks!