Does anyone ride with loose fitting pants / shorts over their tight cycling clothing? I just took my first ride with my first jersey versus the old cotton t-shirt I have been riding in and it is much much more comfortable! So now I am thinking that with a proper pair of moisture wicking cycling tights / shorts to keep the male "parts" from getting bounced around as much, would make distance riding even more comfortable. However I am a bit "self conscious" about being seen in the tights. So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
Does anyone ride with loose fitting pants / shorts over their tight cycling clothing? I just took my first ride with my first jersey versus the old cotton t-shirt I have been riding in and it is much much more comfortable! So now I am thinking that with a proper pair of moisture wicking cycling tights / shorts to keep the male "parts" from getting bounced around as much, would make distance riding even more comfortable. However I am a bit "self conscious" about being seen in the tights. So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
Ken
I have riden with trowsers over cycling shorts. Personally I find it unpleasant and much prefer just to wear the shorts or shorts and tights if the weather is cold. And heck, if you're going to spend the money you might as well look like a real cyclist.
Does anyone ride with loose fitting pants / shorts over their tight cycling clothing? I just took my first ride with my first jersey versus the old cotton t-shirt I have been riding in and it is much much more comfortable! So now I am thinking that with a proper pair of moisture wicking cycling tights / shorts to keep the male "parts" from getting bounced around as much, would make distance riding even more comfortable. However I am a bit "self conscious" about being seen in the tights. S
I think they make mountain biking shorts that are for biking (padded, seams in the right places, etc..) but look like regular shorts.
Does anyone ride with loose fitting pants / shorts over their tight cycling clothing? I just took my first ride with my first jersey versus the old cotton t-shirt I have been riding in and it is much much more comfortable! So now I am thinking that with a proper pair of moisture wicking cycling tights / shorts to keep the male "parts" from getting bounced around as much, would make distance riding even more comfortable. However I am a bit "self conscious" about being seen in the tights. So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
Have some cojones, man. Ain't nobody going to go blind, or hit on you, just because you're wearing tights.
That said, I often wear cycling shorts as underpants with my everyday clothes (bib overalls/cotton t-shirt). That way, I don't have to go changing my clothes all the time when I ride for transportation, and my ride is a lot more comfortable.
Does anyone ride with loose fitting pants / shorts over their tight cycling clothing? I just took my first ride with my first jersey versus the old cotton t-shirt I have been riding in and it is much much more comfortable! So now I am thinking that with a proper pair of moisture wicking cycling tights / shorts to keep the male "parts" from getting bounced around as much, would make distance riding even more comfortable. However I am a bit "self conscious" about being seen in the tights. So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
Have some cojones, man. Ain't nobody going to go blind, or hit on you, just because you're wearing tights.
That said, I often wear cycling shorts as underpants with my everyday clothes (bib overalls/cotton t-shirt). That way, I don't have to go changing my clothes all the time when I ride for transportation, and my ride is a lot more comfortable.
Chalo Colina
Chalo, How in the heck do you take a leak at work? That must be a downer or you just don't drink a lot of coffee at work. I don't think cycle shorts have flys. Bill Baka
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:41:31 -0400, <[email hidden]>,
Ken said:
So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
I often wear baggy shorts over lycra ones though I do it primarily for the pockets. They also protect the lycra from snags, etc.
There is also the padded underwear made for wearing under street clothes. They've a proper chamois and a flat waist band. Basically they're a lighter weight four-panel cycling short with shorter inseams. Some people hate them. They don't fit as nicely as six or eight panel shorts. -- zk
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:46:06 -0700, <[email hidden]>,
genius said:
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That said, I often wear cycling shorts as underpants with my everyday clothes (bib overalls/cotton t-shirt). That way, I don't have to go changing my clothes all the time when I ride for transportation, and my ride is a lot more comfortable.
Chalo Colina
Chalo, How in the heck do you take a leak at work?
How's it that a genius can't figure out how to pee? -- zk
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:41:31 -0400, <[email hidden]>,
Ken said:
So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
I often wear baggy shorts over lycra ones though I do it primarily for the pockets. They also protect the lycra from snags, etc.
Once i was at the start of the ride and it was raining. I decided to do the ride anyways, but i was afraid my shorts will become wet in the rain. I did not have any rain gear, but i had a soccer shorts (100% polyester) in my car. i wore it on top of my lycra shorts. Although the soccer shorts (which was baggy) did delay the lycra from getting soaked.... there is the problem is your lycra shorts sliding on the soccer shorts - which isn't very comfortable - so how do you handle such a case - I was feeling uncomfortable all along the ride with twin layers between me and the saddle - and each sliding on another 🙁
since then never tried that combination again... not sure if cotton external shorts will make a difference ?
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Does anyone ride with loose fitting pants / shorts over their tight cycling clothing? I
Why not just wear MTB shorts? I wear them to commute, simply because I grew tired of the redneck wolf whistles and comments on my spandex. I still wear roadie shorts on fitness rides, though.
I've biked over 200,000 miles wearing (in warm weather) a printed cotton t-shirt, cotton jockey briefs and a pair of bermudas. In cold weather, I switch to a flannel shirt or sweatshirt. Colder yet, and I substitute blue jeans for the bermudas. Still colder and a woolen sweater goes over the sweatshirt. You don't have to "look like a rider" to be one.
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Does anyone ride with loose fitting pants / shorts over their tight cycling clothing? I just took my first ride with my first jersey versus the old cotton t-shirt I have been riding in and it is much much more comfortable! So now I am thinking that with a proper pair of moisture wicking cycling tights / shorts to keep the male "parts" from getting bounced around as much, would make distance riding even more comfortable. However I am a bit "self conscious" about being seen in the tights. So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:46:06 -0700, <[email hidden]>,
genius said:
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That said, I often wear cycling shorts as underpants with my everyday clothes (bib overalls/cotton t-shirt). That way, I don't have to go changing my clothes all the time when I ride for transportation, and my ride is a lot more comfortable.
Chalo Colina
Chalo, How in the heck do you take a leak at work?
How's it that a genius can't figure out how to pee?
It just seems like a lot of work with no fly on the shorts. I run into the same thing when wearing sweat shorts over my undies, and something has to get bent to go. Just a bit less than an optimal setup is all. Bill Baka
I've biked over 200,000 miles wearing (in warm weather) a printed cotton t-shirt, cotton jockey briefs and a pair of bermudas. In cold weather, I switch to a flannel shirt or sweatshirt. Colder yet, and I substitute blue jeans for the bermudas. Still colder and a woolen sweater goes over the sweatshirt. You don't have to "look like a rider" to be one.
Very true and while I ride in spandex cycling gear for any 'long' ride (generallly defined as anything over about 10 km between stops) I certainly don't bother donning all the kit for riding in town. It is just not worth the trouble getting changed. I'm just as comfortable for a 4-5 km ride in a turtle neck and a pair of jeans. Mind you a suit and tie in hot, humid weather is a pain.
That said I really do find that cycling for any real distance, say anything over even just 20-30 km is much more comfortable in lycra and with cycling gloves. Also I find tights are a lot better for winter riding than are normal trousers or jeans.
We've had about 140+ years for cycle clothes to evolve and I think they are noticeably better than street clothes for serious distance riding or even regular commuting.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:41:31 -0400, <[email hidden]>,
Ken said:
So I was thinking that the loose pants shorts over the tights might be a good way to go. Any advise / feedback on this idea?
I often wear baggy shorts over lycra ones though I do it primarily for the pockets. They also protect the lycra from snags, etc.
Cycling shorts under cargo shorts is a favorite for me when I'm doing my weekend shopping. Comfortable, but with lots of pockets for keys, wallet, cell, canvas sacks, glasses, gloves, and what-not.
-- Dane Jackson - z u v e m b i @ u n i x b i g o t s . o r g "Why would you want to be born again? Didn't you get it right the first time?" -Angela
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Ron Wallenfang said:
I've biked over 200,000 miles wearing (in warm weather) a printed cotton t-shirt, cotton jockey briefs and a pair of bermudas. In cold weather, I switch to a flannel shirt or sweatshirt. Colder yet, and I substitute blue jeans for the bermudas. Still colder and a woolen sweater goes over the sweatshirt. You don't have to "look like a rider" to be one.
Very true and while I ride in spandex cycling gear for any 'long' ride (generallly defined as anything over about 10 km between stops) I certainly don't bother donning all the kit for riding in town. It is just not worth the trouble getting changed. I'm just as comfortable for a 4-5 km ride in a turtle neck and a pair of jeans. Mind you a suit and tie in hot, humid weather is a pain.
That said I really do find that cycling for any real distance, say anything over even just 20-30 km is much more comfortable in lycra and with cycling gloves. Also I find tights are a lot better for winter riding than are normal trousers or jeans.
We've had about 140+ years for cycle clothes to evolve and I think they are noticeably better than street clothes for serious distance riding or even regular commuting.
John Kane Kingston ON
Well I have just started to get serious about cycling, now that I have been car free for nearly 4 years, and found that walking, buses and taxi's are not fast enough / reliable / convientent. I have been riding around town in my regular street clothing. And for my distance fitness rides I have been wearing sweatpants and a cotton t-shirt. My first experience with a real jersey was good, it does get about as wet as the t-shirt, but seems to pull the moisture away from the skin nicely. And when "on a break" during the ride it dries very quickly. So I am a cycling clothing convert for distance rides. I just don't really like the looks of the tights.
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:46:24 -0700, <[email hidden]>,
Bill Baka said:
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How in the heck do you take a leak at work?
How's it that a genius can't figure out how to pee?
It just seems like a lot of work with no fly on the shorts. I run into the same thing when wearing sweat shorts over my undies, and something has to get bent to go. Just a bit less than an optimal setup is all.
I like bibs even though you've gotta take off your jersey to [censored]. Buttons would look too weird. -- zk
