I thought it was saran wrap over a tattoo, or over the racing number (but then, why would the racing number be on her butt and not on her arm or leg where it would be easily seen? Or, oh wait.. there IS the commando rule -- doesn't one of the competitive sports like tri tend to not have riders in bike shorts?) - but I like the USDA stamp thought!

I'm with Sundial (seconding the love for the spring avatar) and hope this does spawn other magazines. Road Warrior Woman, or Mountain Bike Woman sounds good to me - lots of us are weekend riders. I admire the folks here who so dedicated as to race or ride several styles competitively, but lots of us just like to escape the kids, or the messy house, or the stress of work and just pedal away for several hours. We come back happier, better adjusted people - who don't care about the house being a mess (too tired) have worked out the frustrations over the temper-tantrum child and are patient mothers again, and have the endorphins in plenty to deal with the office stress.