Middle-Aged Man Embraces Lycra for Commuting

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The discussion centers around the experience of a middle-aged man who recently started a new job that allows him to cycle approximately 10 miles each way to work. He purchased a new bike, equipped with carbon forks and hydraulic disc brakes, to preserve his nicer road bike. The topic of mid-life crises is humorously addressed, with the man joking about the societal stereotypes associated with middle age, such as buying Porsches and having affairs. He reflects on a previous year of cycling to work, noting it was a positive experience, but acknowledges that working from home has diminished his motivation to cycle regularly now.
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A "middle aged man in lycra" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10965608

The new job means I can cycle about 10mi each way to work.
Ok so I did buy a shiny new bike (although only carbon forks - but it does have hydraulic disk brakes) and I only bought it so I wouldn't wear out my nice road bike.

I did ask my wife about mid-life crisis, Porsches and mistresses - and apparently I'm allowed to look at Porsches all I want!
 
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a "middle aged man in lycra" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10965608

the new job means i can cycle about 10mi each way to work.
Ok so i did buy a shiny new bike (although only carbon forks - but it does have hydraulic disk brakes) and i only bought it so i wouldn't wear out my nice road bike.

I did ask my wife about mid-life crisis, porsches and mistresses - and apparently I'm allowed to look at porsches all i want!
lol.
 
A few years back I cycled to work for a year. Probably the best I could have done! Now I work from home, so the motivation really isn't there...
 

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