It takes a real man to wear spandex.....

Last night we were watching L at the BMX track, and hubby decided to ride the 13 miles to the track to start training for the Leadville 100 mile mountain bike race ( not sure where he gets the energy). We are sitting around chilling out, watching kids fall , L was one of them, when Hubby turns and asks me " do I look really silly like this?" I laughed because he might as well have asked me "Does this make me look fat?" . He's got all the riding gear on (Except the helmet because then he'd not only look silly, but he might also look "special", as he's not on a bike but sitting on the bleachers with me) My response: "No sweetie, you look fine. As a matter of fact, I admire you. It takes a real man to put himself and all his glory into very tight, shiny little shorts, for all the world to see, making you so vulnerable to other's judgements/inspections. Be proud, I am."(and NO, Speedos do not fall into the same category, so do not pat yourself on the back if you wear them! They are scary!)
So, to all the spandex wearing cyclists in my life (M, JK, S) I salute you. Not only for your choice of sport (choosing it knowing what you'd be required to wear), but for kicking ass and loving life enough to look silly doing it!! High-five!!!!!