14 Problems Only London Cyclists Will Understand

11. Wait, Where Did All This Spandex Come From?

Very few people intend to purchase huge amounts of gear. You've got a 20 minute cycle to the office- just pack some deodorant and you're good to go! But over time, rather than mocking them, you grow envious of the people gliding past you looking all profesh. You find yourself asking the dad of three in marketing for advice on clothes and then actually taking that advice. Your laundry becomes filled with latex and waterproofs and your shelves are stacked with thick gloves and cyborg-looking sunglasses and the next thing you know you've signed up to do a ride to Brighton for charity and your youth has passed you by.
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Brydie is an Australian writer and performer living in London and she complains exactly the same amount about the weather as every other Australian living in London. Yes, that is her natural lip colour, no, she will not be taking any further questions at this time.