how to spot a cyclist

Ok...so its not that difficult normally, they are the ones that just shot across a red light with little regard for your, their or anyone elses personal safety. But there are ways and means of spotting them whilst they are not on the deadliest (and therefore one of the coolest) modes of transport.

Take a look here at our regular cyclist. You will note that his proportions are all wrong.

Years of sitting in the saddle have made his body adapt and do strange things. You can clearly see a lack of head hair, helmet rub and constant abuse by wind, rain, and mud - as well as the occasional trip through a hedge - have left little need for hair. The arms have grown a little longer, to be able to stave off lower back pain whilst constantly leaning forwards and to help absorb more bumps... and the legs have grown slightly shorter. The straighter the leg, the easier it is to push down on the pedal.

In case you were wondering...thats me!

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