Some people enjoy playing devil\’s advocate: lining up on the \”con\” side of things.

There\’s a lot to be said for taking up cycling: exercise; burning calories; increased metabolic rate; getting outdoors; making new friends; and plain old fun.

What about the other side of the argument? Let\’s look at some of those points.

#1: Don\’t like weird tan lines? You don\’t have to wear shorts off the bike, right?

#2: Getting wet and muddy? Do you really have to ride when it\’s pouring?

#3: Need to navigate? Get a bike compass. Basic mechanical skills? Find a bicycle mechanic for a riding partner.

#4: Can\’t gain weight??? I should be so lucky…

#5: Why is sock length important? Just so you\’ve got socks.

#6: Does \”me time\” have to be for riding a bicycle? Read a book!

#7: A large social group? Wait a second, what about that \”ME time\”?

#8: I don\’t drive, so I have no comment on this one.

#9: Worried about other people being \”awe-struck\”? Do you really have to tell them that you ride a bike?

#10: Why feel that you must go all-out on the bicycle?

#11: Confidence? Who wants to be a braggart…

Oh, to heck with it. Even if your nearest and dearest insist upon playing devil\’s advocate, Like it says: go get on the bicycle anyway. Enjoy your ride!