Overcoming fear of lycra

[screenman]

BOO!


Sorry. Did I scare you?

Don't do that.

 

[screenman]

Baggies over legging, now that is odd.

 

[tobykenobi]

Most runners don't wear lycra.

Most female runners wear lycra and some male ones do. Male choice for running shorts tends to be either typical short or short-ish lightweight "running" shorts with a net brief built in to, er, hold your bits or compression, lycra shorts. I find the former can be uncomfortable and bunch-up so tend to go for the latter. I went through a phase of wearing the running shorts over the top but that seemed the worst of both worlds.

When cycling recreationally any distance over a couple of miles I also go for the most comfortable - lycra bib shorts and jersey. When commuting a mile or so it's normal clothes.

 

[RyanB98]

Just got in after my full lycra ride I took a few looks out of my window at the front to check it was clear and when it was, I rushed straight onto the road I have to say, it was incredibly comfy and much quieter then having some baggy coat flapping in your ears constantly. Will still be looking out the window on future occasions though but I suppose the first time doing it is always the hardest

 

[Inertia]

Just got in after my full lycra ride I took a few looks out of my window at the front to check it was clear and when it was, I rushed straight onto the road I have to say, it was incredibly comfy and much quieter then having some baggy coat flapping in your ears constantly. Will still be looking out the window on future occasions though but I suppose the first time doing it is always the hardest

haha, well done, I'm glad you plucked up the courage and that you found it comfy, that's the important bit! next will be not giving a fark and going out when the coast isn't clear.

 

[mjr]

I have to say, it was incredibly comfy and much quieter then having some baggy coat flapping in your ears constantly.

There is a middle ground between Lycra and bin bags!