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Cycling Travel: Obama Scorns Your Spandex

June 11, 2008 at 9:00 AM | 1 Comment

We chuckled when the site Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle poked fun at the Democratic senator's ascribed powers. But fashionistas found the presumptive presidential candidate's choice of attire for riding a bike this weekend downright bizarre. What? No one wants to see a politician in bike shorts.

To avoid the scorn of the beautiful people, make sure you have the correct gear for your next two-wheeled trek. We liked this basic but thorough list from RideThisBike.com.

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[Photo: LAist]

Where: Chicago, IL, United States

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  1. BS

    Jaunted Contributing Editor
    June 11, 2008 at 10:36 AM




    In Defense of Jeans

    I mean, yes, he looks a little dorky, but it really was the best option. sweatpants? spandex? A full Lance Armstrong outfit? You really can't dress to win on a bike.

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