One thing for certain, I'm glad I have my skort to ride around town for casual riding.

It is VERY rare to see cyclists wearing lycra, especially women cycling in the European cyclists who do functional/daily riding. But even for touring, I noticed the European cyclists we met, do not always wear lycra/spandex shorts.

Last night I went to dinner for cycling conference delegates..about 1,000 attendees. Then a few left..at least from our table because they really wanted to see on tv, the World Soccer Cup game between Germany and whichever country.