avecReynolds531
Veteran
As was discussed in another CC thread about living overseas, a reverence for cycling as a sport/ bike racing (& it's history) within a country, can be beneficial more widely in culture & health.
A part of that is how you're treated as a cyclist - outside of pinning a number on: in our experience we've witnessed good infrastructure, tolerance, kindness & patience, no hassle with accomodation on tour, & an understanding of people using bikes as everyday transport. A win win.
... and to revisit - it brings a smile to your face when classical radio give out live race updates
A part of that is how you're treated as a cyclist - outside of pinning a number on: in our experience we've witnessed good infrastructure, tolerance, kindness & patience, no hassle with accomodation on tour, & an understanding of people using bikes as everyday transport. A win win.
... and to revisit - it brings a smile to your face when classical radio give out live race updates