Quote Originally Posted by molehill View Post
The problem with cycling is that bits of bikes are always breaking, need cleaning or in need of other TLC, my bike currently awaiting parts in the post. But so long as you don't fall off then injuries seem rare.
The problem with running is that my body is always breaking or in need of TLC, currrently achilles repairs (no new parts availble). But running kit tends not to break, doesn't need cleaning and lasts for years. Other than shoes.
I should really put you in contact with my wife, so that you can explain to her that my running kit doesn't need cleaning. [Currently the socks from my last run are soaking in a bucket of water to await having the mud scrubbed off (by me), while the rest of the running kit from that run is in a separate bucket because it can't be allowed to contaminate the rest of the clothing in the laundry basket.]

As for my bikes, they do seem to survive with very little cleaning or TLC, but I do seem to be getting increasingly neurotic about punctures or other failures during rides.