Do you commute to work in lycra?..

[Cubist]

Yes. Bibshorts and a MTB top. I use the ride to and from work as a workout, and keep fresh clothing at work.

 

[XmisterIS]

No.

Oh no.

I commute to work in a pair of speedo swimming trunks, two sizes too small ....

 

[J4CKO]

Yep, said I never would, apparently it doesnt look too bad, considering !

It is comfy, it doesnt ruck up or fall down, its aerodynamic and has a pad built in, whats not to like. I used to be self concious, now I dont worry, but the further you are from your bike, the more conspicous you feel, people accept it when there is a bike nearby.

 

[bilko]

For me it's lycra into work, then a shower, especially the long way round. I don't have any issues with the women in the office, well they've certainly not said anything to me about being a sweaty oik, and believe me they would....

 

[Zippy]

Lycra as it doesnt matter if it rains - my work clothes are at work and lycra will be dry again at he end of the day for my homeward journey.

Nothing to get trapped in the chain mech and I hate trousers stuffed in socks!

I can arrive all sweaty knowing I am going to change when I arrive anyway and lycra dries during the day.

Bright yellow lycra easier to see than office attire.

 

[Twanger]

Lycra when I commute the whole way. normal clothes if it's a Brompton/ train day. Lycra shorts are simply the most comfortable things I have ever worn on a bike. Issue over for me. I'm over 50, still slightly overweight, and I don't care. I also wear socks with sandals, and I don't care about that either.

So there.

 

[Unkraut]

Yep, said I never would, apparently it doesnt look too bad, considering !
I used to be self concious, now I dont worry, but the further you are from your bike, the more conspicous you feel, people accept it when there is a bike nearby.

It doesn't help when your better half nearly dies laughing the first time you put the stuff on. But why the hang-up about this? It does look a tad silly out of context, but why not wear bike gear for bike riding.

 

[Trevrev]

For my 16 mile round trip, i wear football shorts which are lightweight and loose fitting and my top half i wear Nike Pro-vent baselayer. Long sleeve for winter under my jacket and short sleeve for the hotter months.
All year round short wearer. Hate long legged things while cycling.
I always choose football gear ( except my jacket ) as i find cycling gear too in your face, and as much as i like cycling i think the full lycra gear just makes people look stupid !!! But that is just my opinion of course.......LOL.