How old is too old for Lycra 🥴

[Ian H]

I'd not join a club like that in the first place.

Erm, actually I think I might join and then rock up to every ride with a ring bite on my left leg (arm even?) around knee (elbow) to see how many riders exploded spontaneously.

They're quite local to you so you could do that.

 

[tinywheels]

Obviously that's ridiculous.

so are many clubs

 

[Slick]

so are many clubs

Can't argue with that.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

Sign of an incompetent beginner. I know at least one club will ban you from the club-run for that.

Is this true, if so which one? I'd steer well away from a club like that.

 

[Cycleops]

That's the trouble with all clubs, be it cycling, golf, model aeroplane or whatever, you'll always get a few in a position of power who take pleasure in dictating to and exerting influence other others.

 

[simongt]

On the subject matter, had a good tidy / clear out of redundant & surplus clothing today which included two pairs of lycra shorts, one of which was about 25 years old. On the basis that I haven't actually worn lycra for some years due to being a cycling for the ride and not the record bod and my bikes have either B.17 or C.17 saddles, thus making anything more than occasional padded undershorts on longer rides supurfluous.
Oh, I'm 69.

 

[DCBassman]

On the subject matter, had a good tidy / clear out of redundant & surplus clothing today which included two pairs of lycra shorts, one of which was about 25 years old. On the basis that I haven't actually worn lycra for some years due to being a cycling for the ride and not the record bod and my bikes have either B.17 or C.17 saddles, thus making anything more than occasional padded undershorts on longer rides supurfluous.
Oh, I'm 69.

I'm getting on for not 69, and only cycle in lycra, because it's comfortable, and I really don't give a good goddamn what anyone thinks about it. I certainly can't imagine it looks too wonderful on me, but hey ho, not worried!

 

[simongt]

certainly can't imagine it looks too wonderful on me, but hey ho, not worried!

Good for you - !

 

[Sloth]

Birth onwards…..

 

[GuyBoden]

But, it looks so good on fat old blokes.

 

[DCBassman]

But, it looks so good on fat old blokes.
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Ok, maybe there are limits...

 

[Sharky]

But, it looks so good on fat old blokes.
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Just googled
The story is that Mr. Lampre Kit was the Mayor of the Town the Tour came through and was beaming with pride.

https://www.bikehugger.com/posts/internet-famous-fat-guy-spande/

 

[CXRAndy]

Ok, maybe there are limits...

Nope still room for more stretch

 

[Sloth]

my eyes...my poor eyes......

 

[ExBrit]

But, it looks so good on fat old blokes.
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You just know they gave him an extra small