Quote Originally Posted by olstyn View Post
Don't really have any pics of mine, but I ride an '04 Trek 1200. (That is, when I ride. Ever since I started working overnights, my inspiration for physical exercise has declined to a sad level.)

Best advice I can give a (seemingly) new cyclist is this: yes, spandex looks kinda silly, but if you haven't already, buy yourself a pair of Pearl Izumi (or similar) shorts; your butt will thank you. They really do make medium to long distance rides a lot more comfy, especially if the pavement is anything less than perfectly smooth.
I have no problems looking silly. I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years so I lost the "I'm going to look ridiculous wearing this" thing a long time ago.