I've lived here long enough that I know this, but while one part of my brain understands Left, another part wonders if my elbows are sticking out or I'm cycling knock-kneed or sliding off my seat.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
when you're an anglo cycling in quebec
When you're an Anglo cycling in Quebec and someone comes up behind you and says, Gauche, that's not necessarily a comment on your cycling style. It means Left, as in I'm coming up on your left.
I've lived here long enough that I know this, but while one part of my brain understands Left, another part wonders if my elbows are sticking out or I'm cycling knock-kneed or sliding off my seat.
I've lived here long enough that I know this, but while one part of my brain understands Left, another part wonders if my elbows are sticking out or I'm cycling knock-kneed or sliding off my seat.
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Thanks for the giggle, Alice. If I had heard that, I'd have assumed they were commenting on my flourescent yellow jersey, funky bike socks and dorky video camera on my helmet. Which...actually, now that I think about it...yes, does seem pretty gauche/hideous.
ReplyDeleteGeez, I didn't even think about the cycling outfit...
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