I think biking is perhaps one of the sexiest sports around. I mean, those guys in their colorful shirts and capri speedo’s and super-sexy sunglasses…oooooh weeee! It’s enough to make you want to go out and get one of those over-priced bikes to go riding. Except the bikes are way expensive. Way.
I actually thought about biking just before I took up running. The main drawback was the price of the bikes. I did my homework, visited some bike shops – both high end and low end, and the scene never changed. Sports bikes, especially competition bikes are insanely expensive. I wanted to really get into it, but after I considered the $3-4K price tag, running was looking more and more attractive.
The only thing that I love about the cyclists are their hot sunglasses! They have some of the coolest sunglasses around, better than any other sports shades I’ve seen. I don’t know if it’s the helmet that sets them off, or if it’s the anti-glare or cool colors, but when I look at a biker, I can tell his skill level simply by the cool-rays he’s sporting. You do believe me, don’t you?!
My next “wish list” investment is a pair of way cool Oakley running shades. They have some of the coolest looking running shades around, AND you can drop your eye prescription into a pair. How cool is THAT! When I get a pair, I will then be able to actually SEE the finish line as I approach and not rely on the band’s music to cue me in.
Maybe the folks at Oakley will read my post and decide they need me to “review” a pair, just to be sure they work well for all types of runners. It’s important to run well, be strong and finish, but folks let me be clear: It is just as important to look good while you’re running, and especially when you cross the finish line. For me, at my next race, I’m planning on getting my glam on just for that sole reason. I’ve got to give the finish line photographer something to work with. Oakley…where are you???
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