I think black & white enables the photographer to focus more on the subject at hand and to more easily frame the mis-en-scene. Combined with the aforementioned forgiving nature, I'm digging it more and more.
Oh, and the subjects speak for themselves; poetry in motion.
And after all that 'hard work', a bike blogger deserves a little refreshment, for that last stretch.
Calling it a day with a couple of curious minds who wanted to know...;)
I hope you enjoyed this & your own ride.