Not wanting to upset the fit men and women of broad shoulder and hard stomach, I have for very much of my cycling life worn the floaty old cotton shirts and merino sweaters rather than the clingy stuff Tour de France dreams are made of. Also, it adds a bit of fun to a serious line-up, no? Saying that, I have now upgraded to a sportswool jersey and cycling shorts although it took about 3 years. Since banning perusal of crisps and candy vending at work, I have lost a little bit of weight. Is the best yet to come?