Clothing, cycling and back pain

[DarioDarioDario]

So I started to cycle to work and I like it very much. On the third day anyway, it was a bit cold and on the way back, I didn't pay attention, and my lower back was exposed. As a result it is two days I've back pain. No cycling for me now (cool, everything I find something I like there is a problem).

I usually don't use specific cycling clothing, either because I don't work that far, so I don't sweat that much, and because I prefer normal clothing. But, what would you recommend to avoid this situation? Any clothing brand that is not too cyclistic, or accessory??

 

[Spinney]

Cycling tops have the advantage of being a bit longer in the back, often with a 'sticky' rim at the bottom to stop them riding up. If you don't want to buy cycling tops, make sure that whatever you are wearing on your top half is tucked into your waistband to stop it riding up.

I usually wear cycling tops, but sometimes cycle in thermal tops bought for walking. Seriously, if letting a bit of cold get to your back has given you two days off the bike, it might be worth buying something cycle-specific.

And to CycleChat!

 

[vickster]

Worth a look if looking at the cheaper end of the range http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/Ranges/6/cycle-cycling-wear/jerseys.aspx

Or have a look at MTB stuff if you prefer baggier

 

[Dusty Bin]

Can I just be the first to say that your back pain is unlikely to be related to your clothing choice?

 

[DarioDarioDario]

wow, I didn't expect so many answers in such a short time! This forum is amazing. Thanks everybody for the answers!

DustyBin, actually now that I think about it, the morning that I went to work, I added 2-3 cm to my bike seat, to make it higher. It's a single speed road bike. Do you think that the two things are related?

 

[Dusty Bin]

DustyBin, actually now that I think about it, the morning that I went to work, I added 2-3 cm to my bike seat, to make it higher. It's a single speed road bike. Do you think that the two things are related?

I think that's probably your answer, tbh. 2-3cm is quite a lot of movement in a single adjustment - the normal suggestion is to move it 3-5mm at a time.

 

[DarioDarioDario]

I think I felt it

 

[Spinney]

Well a few minutes with an allen key is a lot cheaper than new cycling gear