Twinges- freda cycling inferiority

[emily_in_nc]

My favorite "Freda" story was last summer at the local farmer's market, when I was stopped by a couple of roadie guys in full team kit and sparkling carbon bikes, but woefully unprepared for anything since they refuse to even use a seat bag. One of their seatposts started slipping, so seeing me, they pulled into the market to ask if I had a multi-tool they could borrow. But of course!

I was standing next to my Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe with rear rack, rack pack, air horn, Halt holder, and (of all things) KICKSTAND! Wearing my "utility cycling outfit" of a Terry skort and plain red jersey. I felt "unworthy" for half a second until I realized how silly that was. I had the multi-tool and was well prepared for anything. They "looked marvelous" but were essentially helpless out there!



Emily

[singletrackmind]

On occasion I get snorted or laughed at for the camelback or whatever mountain bikey or non bikey thing I might have on. Whatever. I don't ride to be the popular kid in school, dressed for the right clique. I don't care if others are and I don't care if they aren't. If they do that's up to them, hope I've made them feel better egging on their false sense of superiority and all.

Until I pass them, anyways.