UPDATE: Okay, I’ll keep The Cycling Gentleman up for a little while longer as a resource, but no more new posts and the comments on all posts are closed.
Two things have prompted me to shut down this blog after five months on the Interwebs:
1) I’m way to busy to maintain it, and,
2) I realized that I don’t really care what people wear when they ride.
So, update your links and feed readers, download any images you like from the gallery, and on *January 14,* this little corner of webspace will revert to its natural wild, uncultivated state. Thanks to everyone who linked here, left comments, submitted images and recommendations, and enjoyed the many Cycling Gentlemen featured here. I’m still running my main blog, the Old Bike Blog, and many readers here will probably find something of interest over there.
But anyway, keep riding, and best wishes for the New Year.
January 8, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I would respectfully request that you leave the blog in place as a reference…I believe there is still a need, even if it isn’t updated. There are plenty of electrons floating about no need to recycle them at this point.
Aaron
January 8, 2009 at 2:23 pm
To be a gentleman also means to be a better man. Since the 19th century, the meaning of gentleman has exist. Simply just by walking her home, open the door for her, have her seated before you are etiquette of a gentleman the modern century!
January 9, 2009 at 12:11 am
I’ve been struggling too, between an interest in fashion and a lifestyle of conservation. These two are nearly at odds with each other.
I think the important thing is that everyone feel comfortable wearing whatever they want on a bike, be it lycra, a chicken suit, or dashing tweeds.
I’m with Aaron, leave it up as long as is comfortable for you…
January 9, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Being a Cycling Rube, and not ever a Gentleman, I never felt at home here. However, I LOVE old bikes. If you had to close a blog…I am selfishly pleased with your choice. Keep up the good work.
January 9, 2009 at 9:12 pm
…as the actress said to the bishop
January 10, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Well darn it, somebody has got to care about what people wear when they ride.