A question of shorts

[macp]

I was musing the other day that I have been solidly riding & commuting on bike for 2yrs and most of the time I ride in shorts but then I noticed the other day that even when im not riding im still wearing shorts. Is it an age thing, am I a lazy sod or is it some rite of passage like reaching cycling nirvana.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

It depends on whether they're tailored shorts or bib / cycle shorts, and if you're getting chucked out of the Groucho Club on a regular basis post-work. I'd consult @Markymark to be sure whether either would be socially acceptable in the smoke... In the bleak north I assume these things are widely tolerated, so long as you have some form of grease / oil / proof of hard graft streaked on one's ankles / knees / calves.

I actually admire any man who can get away with wearing shorts of any type in work on a hot day. Are you a postie and do you work on a red Pashley?

 

[macp]

Ah well you see I dont show off me cycle tan lines and keep the shorts a few inches above the knee dont cha know. Yep I even wear them at work in an engineering environment with me steelies on. I go from the tailored short for the man about town to the combat short for the edgy outdoor I mean business look to a baggy type of short for those moments in between. And I always try to avoid the socks up to the knees look especially with sandals. Im thinking a man can never have too many pairs.

 

[swee'pea99]

I wear shorts whenever possible, which means basically from about April to October, with any luck. But then I do have lovely legs.

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm lucky enough to be able to wear shorts at work. I've only actually worn trousers for one day this month.

 

[slowmotion]

Wearing jeans in this weather is a cruel and un-natural practice. I went to a funeral wearing a suit and tie earlier this week. It was less than ideal, comfort-wise.

 

[Markymark]

I only ever wear shorts unless it's sub 5 when leaving. I massively prefer to wear them and it's also a gift to the ladies.

 

[Markymark]

My butler always gets my clothes ready so I leave the decision to him.

From what I've seen it appears your butler hates you.

 

[macp]

Hallelujah I am not alone and not weird, well actually not sure about that last bit but we are brothers & sisters in shorts

Except I forgot to pack them in my rucksack this morning and Im wearing these strange long things which feel slightly odd

 

[Fab Foodie]

I was musing the other day that I have been solidly riding & commuting on bike for 2yrs and most of the time I ride in shorts but then I noticed the other day that even when im not riding im still wearing shorts. Is it an age thing, am I a lazy sod or is it some rite of passage like reaching cycling nirvana.

I'm an inveterate short wearer and at 53 being possessed as I am of a fine leg, I have no desire to change. Summer and winter.

 

[ianrauk]

I wear shorts most of the year round. At work and at home.

 

[Dave 123]

March to November is my aim. Sometimes in work I'll start off in trousers if it's cold.

In Devon the other week we attended a christening. I wore shorts , a short sleeved shirt and Birkenstocks.
My MiL looked at me ... "Hmmm, well at least you're coming'
Praise indeed!

 

[Smokin Joe]

I haven't worn long trousers since the beginning of May. I don't need to dress formally to do my job and shorts are so much more comfortable than trousers.

 

[BrumJim]

You are a postie, and ICMFP.

 

[Bollo]

I rarely wear shorts outside of cycling. My guns only come out when I intend to shoot.