I had to get the weekend bike looked at today so rode it into work for a change (I am an utter mechanical ignoramus but the kind mechanic at Edwardes was so helpful and utterly unpatronising that they definitely get my vote for future visits). Anyway, as I got to the office so much earlier than normal it was still locked so I decided to get a coffee (actually, it was a cappuccino - full fat, of course) and sit outside at a table to watch the world go by. Now, my intention with this blog is to be as candid as possible so I have to report that, as I sat in the morning sun in full Lycra, Radars on head getting the occasional glance at the bike first and then me (doubtless they were thinking 'what does he look like?!') I utterly enjoyed the posing. Be honest, every single cyclist with a half decent bike and a moderate level of fitness absolutely does indulge in the narcissistic pleasure of 'being seen' every now and again. Otherwise why would we buy such glorious bits of kit unless we were pros? I am not ashamed to admit this and neither should you be.
EDWARDES, 221-225 CAMBERWELL ROAD, LONDON 020 7703 3676 (no website - strictly old school)
Cue a little red devil sitting on your shoulder whispering seductively into your shell-like....Pssst!Deep section carbon wheels-proper,naughty,lovely pose value.Pssst! says the little red fella once again.. Tell both sets of parents that they can pay for the all singing all dancing pram ...you know what to do after that Ha Ha Ha [gently fading maniacal laughter]
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