On clothing

Ok so I now apparently need cycle clothing. My old Tshirts, fleeces and jogging bottoms are not good for this cycling in winter lark and I'm getting blooming cold!

So off I go for a trip to Evans at Trafford in Manchester. Out I emerge some time (and a pile of cash) later. Shoes, check...odd things that attach to the pedals.......hmmmmm
Winter legging type things so my knees don't freeze, that sounds good. A jacket, windproof on the front, breatheable on the back......this stuff is actually rather well thought out! A helmet (of course) and some eye protection. You have seriously got NO IDEA how much those things have increased my enjoyment. I can see where I am going without tears streaming out my eyes and if a stone comes flying at me I stand a chance of not losing an eye. That's got to be good. Overshoes......ok so now I need something to go over those expensive shoes because......ok they are breathable for summer, but it's winter and my feet will freeze.....Ok SOLD! A waterproof so I get wet from the inside? Seriously?
And gloves............Have I told you, I Love my gloves :)

Ok I'm getting geeky now, I'll stop it.

I had a laugh with the lovely chap who helped me with all of this....he asked what colour madam would like said waterproof jacket in......seriously dude, I look like a knob! Who cares what colour it is! So I went for the one that is least likely to get me run over ;) Sometimes it matters not what I look like, I prefer to stay safe :)

I went to Evans because they are the largest cycling shop in the area. Than meant that as a female cyclist I could get the most choice. And still it was a tiny selection compared to the choice that the guys have. Seriously vendors, get your act together, you KNOW how much us ladies like shopping for clothes? Give us more choice!

And honestly? I may be female but I really don't want everything in pink!