How to identify any type of cyclist from the contents of their pockets

Alternatively, you could just strike up a conversation

The good old banana shouldn't be overlooked. Image: Sunada

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

With the size of cycling sunglasses on a constant upwards trajectory towards comedy value, there's little chance of any of us getting close to those figurative windows to the soul.

The next best inlet, then, is perhaps the humble jersey pocket. Unless of course the contents have been deported to the newly created bib short pocket, or a frame bag - but then that's a clue in itself.

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