Well, okay. It's time for another confession. I like bike boys. Some people think they look funny with the shorts and the helmets. But, I, um...appreciate the look. ;) And like Patty mentioned yesterday, there's the whole leg thing. ;)

Anywho, the "look" IS an important part of the cycling world. The jerseys, helmets, gloves, etc. all help define a rider or a team. They help you "find" your cyclist in the pack. Help you stand out from the crowd or give you a cohesiveness with your mates. And like the kids show, your gear can help showcase your personality. There are some awesome jerseys out there if you're a rebel like me and don't wear a team jersey. And a Bert & Ernie helmet doesn't hurt either!

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By the way, did you know that by riding a bike you could help raise money for a cause? My first century was with Team in Training about 10 years ago and I helped raise money for the Leukemia Society of America. It was great fun and an experience that I still remember to this day.

My friend, Libor, is doing the Ride2Survive and riding 400km in ONE day to help raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. You can see his blog here. They are trying to raise $150,000 to help fight cancer.

And don't forget to visit bolder's write2fight.com website which is helping raise awareness in the fight against cancer.

Love the shots of the kids, it is a great idea to get them hooked on bikes! CJLata · 2008-04-01: 23:40

great, great series. The boys are great, but the kids are my favorite. I think I'mm gonna have to go look for a bert and ernie helmet!!! =) turndaround · 2008-04-02: 00:25

Im not sure what it is about those jersey's that make the cyclists heads look so big..I noticed it on your 4th shot here and also some shots from the last two days...hehe.. I agree with patty about the fact some of those boys are just lovely to look at...and it would seem as though a few of them were posing just for you ;)..and those kids!!.....how adorable is that?!?!?!?!..another fab set ;) focussed · 2008-04-02: 00:33

These are really great shots! Such great color & clarity in all the shots. These were fun to look at (& that photographer shot just made me jealous ;) LotoFoto · 2008-04-02: 01:46

Great shots! Cool "panning practice" shots, nothing to do with the legs huh? :-) But I do like the detail on those shots. I agree, #4 is a great shot with that fella smiling. Lots of cute kid shots too, a bunch of great shots, nice set! etodd80 · 2008-04-02: 02:37

And P.S. that shot of the pro photographer is just giving us all lens envy...thanks :-) etodd80 · 2008-04-02: 02:39

Lovely set, the kids especially. rolpa · 2008-04-02: 04:53

really nice set! nasser · 2008-04-02: 04:54

Love the kids! Carley · 2008-04-02: 08:29

Wonderful set. Love the littlies :-) jet28 · 2008-04-02: 08:37

WOOO-HOOO for the Bert and Ernie helmet!! I would be searching for a Tigger helmet!! Very cool shots... Love the smile too! I really like the fact that you didn't capture the serious side of racing only!! great job!! Now that pro photographer Now that is a lens and a half!! WOW I only wear one knee pad but a spare wouldn't hurt!! great job Lisa!!! SheriJ · 2008-04-02: 09:35

hehe - lisa, i've been very appreciative of all these biker photos for more than good photographs also :-) love athletic men (but not too bulked up!). and then i got to the kid photos and just about died. they are SO cute. i would have gone crazy to see them racing - adorable! #10 and #13 and definitely #12 with the bert and ernie helmet. and wow, i wish i had a camera like that guy!! awesome emotions you captured - the thrill of racing, the anticipation and maybe a little nervousness before the race, the joy of racing with those gorgeous smiles... great set :-) lexlevans · 2008-04-02: 11:30

I love the photos of the youngsters on bikes. The entire set is filled with the excitement of the race. photopoet · 2008-04-02: 18:04

thank you, again, Lisa. this was such a great set, love the youngsters, as well as the pros. and, the pro photographer -- well, yah... bolder · 2008-04-02: 23:35

I wonder if you ever take Spike out riding. maharba · 2008-04-03: 00:06

fantastic shots in honor of a good cause. all the best my friend storytaylor · 2008-04-03: 05:03

Another great set Lisa - what a bunch of characters!! Yes, the green guy in #5 looks very relaxed. And the kids are wonderful - and of course the nikon/canon guy! ????? · 2008-04-03: 14:56

#2 is an all around fantastic shot! The little kids are just too cute. I'm dying over that guys lens...... TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-03: 17:49

what vibrant images and what a good narrative — superbly done Lisa! jagungal · 2008-04-05: 01:40

You have captured the colours wonderfully. Bike chic indeed!! ????? · 2008-04-06: 05:11

Great set!! So full of energy! Najeli · 2008-04-06: 07:59

awesome set .. love the kids races .. and wow that pro photographer camera .. looks like military gear lol .. great set Lisa !!! ????? · 2008-04-06: 21:51

ps yes they are super hot !!:) ????? · 2008-04-06: 21:51

A lot of effort and energy for the sport, these children are the future great champions. The photos are really magnificent. Great and beautiful moment! tidoudou · 2008-04-07: 04:48

Where you made this photos.In my country doesn't exist something like that.Anyway great work. ????? · 2008-04-08: 03:07

these are beautiful, lisa. i like the little girl in ten the most. you wouldn't want to purchase both nikon and canon lenses? chipotle · 2008-04-12: 07:31

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