"John_Kane" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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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.
Ken
Yes but just think of how the girls will admire those legs 🙂 The tights are a lot more comfortable and IMHO more functional. It just takes getting used to wearing them. Heck a helmet looks sillier.
I must admit I think I sometimes look a bit like a bumblebee in a yellow long sleeved jersey and black tights but then I stop and think about the tourists I see in weird shirts and Bermuda shorts and say "At least I have a real reason."
Of course I grew up wearing hockey gear and rugby kit and have spent time in chefs' jackets, checked pants and funny hats so specialized clothing doesn't usually bother me. And the last couple of cities I've lived in have had a lot of cyclists so wandering around in cycling gear is not all that unusual (well one does get some odd looks in a snowstorm in January)
I'm sure someone will mention this but you might consider *mountain bike style* shorts. They are generally a bit baggy, have zip/velcro pockets, and chamois for comfort. Do a google for *bicycle apparel* and check out the options. You could order online but it is often as cheap, or cheaper, to order through your local bike shop.
Keep Ridin'! jason in indy
"Chalo" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Ken said:
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.
