Clothes...

[voodoochilli]

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Actually, most people don't wear lycra, I haven't seen any cyclists in lycra since last summer. The vast majority of utility cyclists don't see themeslves as cyclists, and are unlikely to subscribe to a cycling forum therefore the poll on this thread does not give an accurate snapshot of clothing worn by cyclists.
Just get cycling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycle_chic

Good point. In fact, I was saying something similar to my wife this morning. I want to cycle, but I don't want to be a "cyclist". You can't define me with mere words!

 

[snorri]

Good point. In fact, I was saying something similar to my wife this morning. I want to cycle, but I don't want to be a "cyclist". You can't define me with mere words!

Good man

 

[Ozzrahog]

"and the cycle will continue!"


I see what you did there

 

[youngoldbloke]

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Good point. In fact, I was saying something similar to my wife this morning. I want to cycle, but I don't want to be a "cyclist". You can't define me with mere words!

So you just want to ride your bike - are you sure? See "I am a cyclist"

 

[RedRider]

I'm with Snorri, your everyday clothes are fine for the majority of cycling. I tend to get the lycra out if I'm going for a ride but not if I'm off to meet a mate, going the pub, getting to work etc.
You can get everyday clothes with subltle cycle-friendly features like jeans/trousers that are cut slightly different so tghey stretch in the right places, don't chafe so much and dry a little quicker or tops/jackets which are a little longer in the arm and back with a discreet pocket there too. Have a look at Swrve and Rapha stuff to get an idea what I'm on about.
O and may the cycle be unbroken!

 

[Dave 123]

Lyrca is for real men, normal clothes are for retards.
When real womes wear lycra they have "it"
The above statements are 100% fact.

 

[ScottyB]

I have been commuting all winter since taking up riding seriously last summer - and with the right kit I am always warm!

Need to invest in some overshoes and I will be laughing - lycra is the way forward!

 

[Cycleops]

I wear Lycra and look a little like max wall

Max Wall. My God, you must be older than me!

 

[eevvee]

Got to agree with the majority - Lycra is the way to go. I never thought I would.... but during the first cold spell this winter bought a pair of thermal padded Lycra tights and was won over to the MAMIL (although MA at 61 might be stretching (the Lycra influence) things a little too far)

 

[SWSteve]

The first couple of times on mine I work lycra shorts with baggy(ish) shorts over the top and top half would be a lycra underlayer with either a football or sports shirt or if it was really cold a £10 sweatshort from Sports Direct. I never thought I looked out of place, but have found myself wearing jerseys after buying a couple from Lidl/wiggle

 

[Cycleops]

(although MA at 61 might be stretching (the Lycra influence) things a little too far)

Like the play on words here!

 

[derrick]

Just get some lycra and be done with it, you know you want some.

 

[youngoldbloke]

[quote=" (although MA at 61 might be stretching (the Lycra influence) things a little too far)[/quote]
OMIL? or EMIL? or OAPIL? or WOMIL (Wise Old Man in Lycra) ?

 

[kedab]

When real womes wear lycra they have "it"

what on earth does that mean?

 

[kedab]

i purchased another 100 quids worth of lycra this morning...i am rapidly accruing as much lycra in my wardrobe as i have 'everyday' clothing. if i ever turn up to meet the lads wearing lycra and we're not going out for a ride, i'll know i've overdone it