13. The Bike Stand Revisited

By Dennis

In response to Don’s diatribe on the bike stand…

Despite Don’s constant proselytizing about the merits of his kickstand, he is the only one in the RVYC riding group who has one and has yet to make a convert of anyone else.

Before we left on this trip, I mentioned to Don that because he is two years younger than I am, I should get a two pound handicap, i.e he should pack two pounds more than I pack so we can ride at the same pace. Well, Don was more than generous and in addition to a 2.5 pound kickstand made out of steel, he also packed various other sundry items that are becoming known to me. Like his Old Spice aftershave, and his Nair leg hair removal lotion.

After noticing his hairless legs, I mentioned to Don that no matter how much he uses the Nair in order to streamline his legs, he is better off getting rid of the weight if he wants to go faster.

As for the Old Spice, I do appreciate his use of it when I am downwind, but strongly suggested it would be of more benefit if he washed his shorts more often than every 4 days (inside-out, back and front) and instead, threw away the heavy 8 ounce jar.

Maybe he will even get rid of his bike stand once we start climbing hills.

Schadenfreude.