New Outside Column!

I didn't want to do it, but what can I say, responding to dumbass stories about bikes is kind of a compulsion for me:


Sure, I may be giving the dipshit a few clicks, but I do love that illustration.

And I like this one even better:


(Taj Mihelich)
In fact if you think of my Outside column as a bunch of random words below a series of excellent illustrations it kinda makes sense.

By the way, I assume the Out of Step rider is supposed to be me, and I like cartoon me better than the real me:


(Via here.)
I really should be wearing a gold chain to go along with that plunging neckline.

That bike really does kick ass though.