Girls on Bicycles

Originally, I'd planned to write about beautiful women on bicycles, that rare sight on America's streets. But as I searched for photos of the aforementioned beautiful women on bicycles, I came across the featured shot. It's a thought-provoking image of a wee tyke-fighter holding a Kalishnakov machine gun, (c) Gary Trotter. So moving from fashion (Milanese 30-somethings looking oh-so-sessy on their Bianchis), to the benefits (and perils) of urban riding in a dress and without a helmet, we're brought to the topic of armed conflict and the plight of child soldiers. Ponder for a second or twenty.

*If you're a woman who rides a bicycle, post a pic somewhere as inspiration to your sistren. You can be stylish, save money, and avoid parking tickets while perhaps attracting the jerk in the red "Fiorano" who'd love nothing more than to take you on a Prada shopping spree.