At one point in my life, I would've said that I wouldn't mind seeing those ladies. Now, since I have become more honest--or, truth be told, since I've started to turn into one of those crotchety people who doesn't care what anyone else thinks--I will say that I want to be one of those ladies. In my next life...
I found it interesting that both of them were using toe clips. I, for one, like to use some sort of foot retention on all of my bikes, and for all kinds of riding. Plus, having ridden with some European commuters and urban cyclists, I know that their cycling is no less "serious" or "intense" than that of sport cyclists.
Speaking of which...I find myself thinking about taking a new European bike trip. I don't think I'll do it this year: I want to be in better shape, physically and financially. Plus, I don't want to go there merely to do rides (or other things) I've done before or to pursue ghosts. I simply want to enjoy the ride.
Despite the date on the photo, I don't think that is a recent picture. "LIFE" in the lower RH corner, for one thing. But I'm with you about foot retention. Even my current "short commute" bike has toe clips.
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