Going Dutch....

[MontyVeda]

Just done a few errands in the village and thought I would hop on the bike rather than faff about trying to park even though it looked as though it might rain. I realised if I was going to do it, it would have to be NOW while it looked reasonably safe weather wise.
I decided to do something I haven't done for a long time and just go in what I was already wearing so, other than an old trouser clip on the right leg, I set of in the shoes and blue corduroy trousers I was stood in and just grabbed a coat. I must say, it was very relaxing. I didn't go above 12mph, I used the odd cycle lane, it rained a bit but nothing serious and I didn't sweat at all. I got home just under 3 miles later feeling very Dutch. If everyone could ride like that and the cars behaved then cycling would be even more popular in this country. The facilities are already largely there IMO, it just needs a change in the mindset of the British population.
I have to admit, it was nice not to be riding flat out for once..... it's a slippery slope?

being a utility and leisure cyclist... my only bit of cycling 'kit' is a couple of trouser clips. I do have some padded undies... but they're only for rides of around 35 miles or more (but it's more the case of after 35 miles i start to wish i'd put them on). I've never liked the idea of having to change into proper gear for a bike ride... but then again I've never wanted to ride faster than i rode last time either. I guess it's all down to whether you see cycling as a sport or transport.

 

[Glow worm]

I have to admit, it was nice not to be riding flat out for once..... it's a slippery slope?

Great isn't it?! As someone who doesn't own a stitch of Lycra, is regularly seen cycling in wellies, rarely exceeds 12mph and had to Google 'cadence' and 'spds' among other horrors, all I can say is welcome to the amiable world of genial pootling

 

[Leaway2]

Now I am older, the incontinence keks, double up as padding.

 

[jefmcg]

I've been looking for a thread to include this.

Margaret Rutherford: pretty fat, 70 years old and wearing a tweed suit and ridiculous hat. But just getting on with it. And look at the agility when she hops off the bike.
View: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvaqy6_murder-at-the-gallop-1963-margaret-rutherford-part-1_shortfilms&start=1122


So you are not dutch, just old, old school

 

[Colin B]

Ashton?

Village?

Hahahahahahahahahaaaaaa.

I was thinking the same tbh lol

 

[JoeyB]

I ride the 3km to work in shorts, teeshirt and a pair of converse...if its a bit nippy I'll wear my prized Planet X flanders track ziptop

 

[dan_bo]

I was thinking the same tbh lol

Must be in training for his new career....

Estate agent.

 

[EltonFrog]

Just done a few errands in the village and thought I would hop on the bike rather than faff about trying to park even though it looked as though it might rain. I realised if I was going to do it, it would have to be NOW while it looked reasonably safe weather wise.
I decided to do something I haven't done for a long time and just go in what I was already wearing so, other than an old trouser clip on the right leg, I set of in the shoes and blue corduroy trousers I was stood in and just grabbed a coat. I must say, it was very relaxing. I didn't go above 12mph, I used the odd cycle lane, it rained a bit but nothing serious and I didn't sweat at all. I got home just under 3 miles later feeling very Dutch. If everyone could ride like that and the cars behaved then cycling would be even more popular in this country. The facilities are already largely there IMO, it just needs a change in the mindset of the British population.
I have to admit, it was nice not to be riding flat out for once..... it's a slippery slope?

I did this yesterday, and no helmet too. I felt naughty...just everso slightly.