its the logo and not the lycra that makes me look silly...

[Arch]

You'd find me pretty uncool then, as I don't even know WTF a shift key is....

You obviously do, as you've used it in that post...

(Capital letters, dear boy, capital letters...)

 

[raindog]

Ta - now I do know. Not a typing or 'puter expert me.

 

[mickle]

I did some work for Casualty (the TV drama) wardrobe dept a few years ago. The storyline was that one of a group of elderly riders had taken ill during a charidee ride. I managed to wangle one of the jerseys, featuring the name of the cycling club to which the characters belonged; Barnham Wheelers.

It's hard to explain the pleasure one derives from wearing the shirt of an imaginary cycling club which existed for just 45 mins on a long forgotten episode of a crappy soap opera.

 

[mickle]

At one point in the eighties it dawned on me that I owned no non-cycling gear whatsoever. Used to go to clubs in my usual lycra shorts, trade jerseys and cloth caps, the doormen used to think I had made a proper effort.

 

[Arch]

It's hard to explain the pleasure one derives from wearing the shirt of an imaginary cycling club which existed for just 45 mins on a long forgotten episode of a crappy soap opera.

Oh, yes, I understand that! That's cool...

 

[Globalti]

Lycra looks great on cyclists with a good figure and awful on those without. Simple.

Bad:

Good:

 

[HLaB]

I was thinking about buying lycra shorts and wearing normal shorts on top. I just want the padding!

Another similar idea are baggy shorts such as Endura Hummvee's they a have a removable lycra undershorts.

 

[gavintc]

My previous commute involved taking the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow. I used to get off the train early on the homeward leg to get some cycling in. I used to sit on the train in full lycra. People got used to me, although I did notice that the seat next to me was always the last in the carriage to be taken - lycra does have some advantages!

 

[Fattman]

I used to be sniffy about the full team kit wearers, especially if there was a degree of squeezing to get in them... Then I felt that this was a little unkind; I guess people wear as a kind of 'fandom' - it's a small connection with the stars they would love to be. So now I think, what the hell, if it makes them that bit happier, then go for it!

Not rushing out for an Astana head-to-toe anytime soon, mind. (But I do quite like the blue Milram cow kit! Mooooo!)

 

[lesley_x]

I go shopping in my lycra gear, I'm even going today to the dentist, dam it if I'm on my bike it's cycling gear I don't care what people think.

I know. Hopefully when I've been cycling for a bit longer I'll be able to go out in just lycra. I wear baggies over them at the minute and it's definitely not as comfortable. Hopefully when I shift a few pounds I'll be able to have an attitude like yours!

I admire your courage

 

[DavieB]

Another similar idea are baggy shorts such as Endura Hummvee's they a have a removable lycra undershorts.

I really cant commit to spending 40 quid on a pair of short untill I have definitely proved to myself Im going to stick this. Just about to go jump on the bike for a 20 mile round trip. wonder how that will go lol

 

[martint235]

I have a Livestrong jersey that I sometimes wear. Also have the wristband. No one has ever said anything derogatory to me about either.

I also have a Foska Ipayroadtax.com jersey and an Organgrinder (pictures of your internal organs on it).

As for team kit, if you feel a particular affinity for a team go for it! It's only the same as a replica football or rugby shirt.

As an informal rule I'd stay away from the TdF jerseys. I for one can't resist chasing down a yellow jersey just for the hell of it.

 

[colinr]

Thoes Hummvees are nice, watch the sizing though, they come up very snug. Full lycra is really comfortable, I do it sometimes but not too much in case someone mistakes me for a serious cyclist.

As an informal rule I'd stay away from the TdF jerseys. I for one can't resist chasing down a yellow jersey just for the hell of it.

And definitely avoid polka dot jerseys if you live in Norfolk

 

[martint235]

And definitely avoid polka dot jerseys if you live in Norfolk

Absolutely LOL

 

[Muddyfox]

(assuming its not because your lycra is too thin and they have been forced to stare at your ass crack in a chain gang - because this is a valid complaint ),

I disagree ... check my Avatar

Simon