The inspiration for this particular treatise came when I passed my eleventy millionth rider with a subtly-hued and tastefully-patterned jersey, canvas handlebar bag, 32mm skinwall tires, and disc brakes. Of course I like all these things, but being a dedicated contrarian, now that it's how you're supposed to do bikes it just doesn't have the same appeal. Does this mean I suffer from the "indie syndrome" whereby I'm into something until it attains a certain degree of popularity at which point I announce contemptuously that I'm "over it"? You're goddamn right it does! Come on, the fact that I'm one of those assholes is the whole reason I started this blog in the first place!
So look for me in a vintage Primal jersey riding a bike with 23mm tires in a painstakingly contrived attempt to be different.
With that, I now grant you permission to leave work early and scamper off into the horizon on the bicycle of your choosing, and I will do the same. See you next week, suckers.
Until then, I remain,
Yours and so forth,
--Tan Tenovo
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