Lycra or Normal clothes.

[the_mikey]

If I ride to the supermarket on the folding bike, you're more likely to see me riding in wellies , shorts and a hoody, not lycra, but if I'm riding more than a mile or two, then the only way it's bearable is in Lycra, I even hate walking in 'normal' clothes, 'normal' clothes are generally rubbish for doing anything in except maybe sitting down.

 

[sarahale]

I have to cycle to see to my horse, can't be bothered to change out of lycra when I get there so Im either in Jeggings or jodphurs. Cycled 40 miles on Sunday wearing Jeggings, comfy as. I have a pair of padded cycling shorts I will wear in summer for rides of more than 70 miles and sportives.

 

[subaqua]

padded shorts otherwise it hurts me nuts , not me backside but the danglies.

 

[biggs682]

normal trouser or shortss for me i dont own any lycra but do use a base layer and an aldi top

 

[mybike]

Coincidentally, the Guardian website has an article today on normal clothing designed for cycling http://www.theguardian.com/environm...mens-cycle-clothing-for-2015-tried-and-tested

Ouch, my wallet just flinched. It's the cheapest walking gear for me. Mind you, I was thinking of looking closely at base layers, my old Helly Hansen are a bit like wearing netting tho'.

 

[Sandra6]

I ride my bike to work in my uniform, skirt and polo shirt with a fleece. I ride to the shops, along the river or other shortish trips in whatever I'm wearing, usually jeans or skirt and leggings. If I go for "a ride" I'll put on workout pants and a sports top, for the wicking when I get sweaty. More than 10 miles, especially on the MTB, and I try and remember my padded pants!
You don't have to look the part, but you do need to be comfy.

 

[runner]

I always were my lycra and have recently taken to wearing my lycra shorts (under my cycling leggings) with no underwear...as the underwear was causing chafing....but that's probably too much information

 

[Smokin Joe]

I always were my lycra and have recently taken to wearing my lycra shorts (under my cycling leggings) with no underwear...as the underwear was causing chafing....but that's probably too much information

As you're male, that's definitely too much information.

 

[Truth]

Astro turf trainers, football socks, combat shorts that I used to wear up the pub (even in sub zero temps) , technical running top and either a light running jacket or my Enduro Combi waterproof. Throw a woolly hat and gloves on if its cold. Job done for me!

 

[Hyslop]

I ride my bike to work in my uniform, skirt and polo shirt with a fleece. I ride to the shops, along the river or other shortish trips in whatever I'm wearing, usually jeans or skirt and leggings. If I go for "a ride" I'll put on workout pants and a sports top, for the wicking when I get sweaty. More than 10 miles, especially on the MTB, and I try and remember my padded pants!
You don't have to look the part, but you do need to be comfy.

Sounds sensible,but be aware, theres a lady bearing a resemblance to your description who passes me from time to time and she wears ENORMOUS police boots-my but she looks frightening!Not you is it?

 

[Sandra6]

Sounds sensible,but be aware, theres a lady bearing a resemblance to your description who passes me from time to time and she wears ENORMOUS police boots-my but she looks frightening!Not you is it?

Oh my! Definitely not me. I'm the one on the white specialized vita, keep your eyes peeled

 

[Roadrider48]

Coincidentally, the Guardian website has an article today on normal clothing designed for cycling http://www.theguardian.com/environm...mens-cycle-clothing-for-2015-tried-and-tested

And they mentioned Paul Smith has also got into cycling clothing, if anyone feels rapha is too cheap. http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/uk-en/paul-smith-world/focus/paul-smith-531-film-featuring-david-millar

eg, £550

Also £450 for a Pall Smith spray jacket....I hope it stays dry!

 

[Hyslop]

Oh my! Definitely not me. I'm the one on the white specialized vita, keep your eyes peeled

Phew!Thank goodness for that!Right then,one white Specialized Vita,lady rider.If some loon should happen to bawl Cyclechat at you as you make your way to work,please dont run him over

 

[outofbreath65]

I'll ride in "normal" clothes if it's less than half an hour but those seams can announce themselves after a while.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Lycra, is my normal daily wear.