Are you a MAMIL or whatever the lady version is?

[simonali]

A MAWIL?

Not being a sleek racing snake type anymore I have given up on the tight, clingy clothing, as I don't think my spare tyre over spaghetti legs is a good look.

I do still wear the shorts for the padding but wear another pair of normal jobbies over the top. How about yourself?

 

[Webbo2]

I wear Lycra shorts and a Lycra top in summer. In winter I wear those underneath various windblock tops and tights etc.

 

[a.twiddler]

I must be an OGNIL then. Old Geezer Not In Lycra. Unless there's a trace in my socks. No idea what the female equivalent might be.

 

[Drago]

No sequined ball gown option?

 

[Rusty Nails]

Definitely an OMIL, but the jerseys are definitely not a race-fit, and my shorts are loose mtb shorts in a lycra mix...and not when cycling to the shops or on errands, when I just wear my normal clothes. Other people are free to make their own choices; I just find stretch clothing easier on longer rides...although I draw the line at rubber gimp outfits.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Ride a recumbent, don’t wear cycle kit.

 

[Baldy]

I'm not a MAMIL, I'm a OAPIL.

 

[simonali]

No sequined ball gown option?

I got bored after three 😊

 

[Dogtrousers]

Ride a recumbent, don’t wear cycle kit.

Rardwct? Not a very snappy name. How about BRICK - Bent Rider In Casual Klothes.

 

[figbat]

It depends.

On the road bike: yes, Lycra all over (despite the paunch - I don’t care what anyone thinks)

On the gravel bike: bibshorts/tights yes, usually a loose fitting jersey or jacket.

On the MTB: padded undershorts, baggier shorts on top and baggier jerseys/jackets.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

I have never fully understood if being a MAMIL also implies being out of shape? It usually seems to on most occasions, or people assume it does. What about the super fit racing types in their 40s/50s/60s, do they get classed as MAMILS?

 

[Dogtrousers]

I have never fully understood if being a MAMIL also implies being out of shape? It usually seems to on most occasions, or people assume it does. What about the super fit racing types in their 40s/50s/60s, do they get classed as MAMILS?

If it does imply being out of shape, then I'm definitely one. Regardless of clothing and age

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Rardwct? Not a very snappy name. How about BRICK - Bent Rider In Casual Klothes.

CALM - Casual Apparel Low-rider Mover

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

If it does imply being out of shape, then I'm definitely one. Regardless of clothing and age

I am all for inclusivity, I think any middle aged person of any size or shape who chooses to wear lycra should proudly assume the moniker. I shall officially get there myself in a couple of years!

 

[simonali]

I have never fully understood if being a MAMIL also implies being out of shape? It usually seems to on most occasions, or people assume it does. What about the super fit racing types in their 40s/50s/60s, do they get classed as MAMILS?

I think it is that the term is more often applied to those that are out of shape. Unless that shape happens to be a turnip with legs!

If I wear a tight fitting top I look like 80kg of blancmange in a sack. I'm not implying that everyone over 40 looks the same as me, just asking whether they are happy to go out dressed like that if they do. Personally, I'm not...