Quote Originally Posted by DDH View Post
I'm big, I'm in lycra, with bike shoes and a helmet in hand. I figure if they don't like what they see, they can turn the other way. In fact, I am less self conscience when I am riding, than I am any other time.
This reminds me of a ride I did a couple of summers ago. The start/end was a shopping center where there is an Italian deli that makes really good sandwiches and always has a very long line of customers waiting for their food. After the ride was over, I went in and took a number and waited for my turn. It was a really hot, humid day and I'd just ridden over 40 miles. I was still in my bike clothes and was all sweaty and had bad helmet hair. I got a lot of strange looks from the other people waiting in line. There was a bike shop a couple of doors down, so you'd think people would be used to seeing folks decked out in bike shorts, etc. So I guess I must have looked really bad. I actually thought it was pretty hilarious.

p.s. the sandwich was excellent - totally worth the wait.