I like the feeling of getting on my bike, looking like I belong on it (because of the clothes) and knowing I belong on it because I've gotten pretty decent at riding it ... and riding away. I am free on my bike. I am independent. And I'm usually wearing a cute PINK jersey!!!

So, in some ways, yes I feel sexy.

I also like the fact that just a week ago someone saw me in my cycling clothes for the first time and asked if I had lost weight.

Ummm, no, I hadn't. Spandex does work wonders!