16 page advertising supplement in the paper today, from a large sports chain. Bikes, bikes, bikes. Illustrated by one rider shot, on the page with the highest-end bikes, a photo of a muddy, concentrating trail rider, with well-worn clothing, probably competing. It was a woman
Not shaking out long blonde hair in front of a pretty view, not holiday riding with her dh, not city riding, not towing kids - just illustrating cycling in general, and performance trail riding in particular.
In a small way, that made me very very happy.
