Shopping in Lycra

[midliferider]

I cycle to work usually in Lycra. On the way home, I sometimes go to supermarket. I carry a big box on the rack and it can take quite bit of shopping. So I spend 20 minutes or more in the supermarket with trolley.
More recently, couple of people at work make comments about me coming to work in Lycra. I meet them on the corridor on the way to changing room after parking my bike. They were just teasing me and not making bad remarks or anything like that.
Now this has made me bit self concious and feeling awkward to go to the supermarket in Lycra.
I would be very interested to know the views of cycling community.

 

[ianrauk]

Who cares what other people think.

 

[screenman]

I would have no problem with it, I am proud of the shape I am in.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I tend not to give a stuff about other people's opinion of how I'm dressed. If it's comfortable for me that's all that matters really. Having said that, I draw the line at shopping in my pyjamas.

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[stephec]

I tend not to give a stuff about other people's opinion of how I'm dressed. If it's comfortable for me that's all that matters really. Having said that, I draw the line at shopping in my pyjamas.

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So do I, mind you that's because I don't wear pyjamas.

 

[stephec]

Who cares what other people think.

This is all the answer you need.

 

[midliferider]

This is all the answer you need.

I agree but it is good to know I am not the odd one out. The box on rear rack itself draws some attention but I don't care.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

So do I, mind you that's because I don't wear pyjamas.

This was the incident I had in mind, pure comedy gold.


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[stephec]

I agree but it is good to know I am not the odd one out. The box on rear rack itself draws some attention but I don't care.

You've answered your own question here, and you're not the odd one out you're you.

 

[vernon]

I cycle to work usually in Lycra. On the way home, I sometimes go to supermarket. I carry a big box on the rack and it can take quite bit of shopping. So I spend 20 minutes or more in the supermarket with trolley.
More recently, couple of people at work make comments about me coming to work in Lycra. I meet them on the corridor on the way to changing room after parking my bike. They were just teasing me and not making bad remarks or anything like that.
Now this has made me bit self concious and feeling awkward to go to the supermarket in Lycra.
I would be very interested to know the views of cycling community.

Have you seen me in lycra? I feel no shame. Neither should you.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I agree but it is good to know I am not the odd one out. The box on rear rack itself draws some attention but I don't care.

Hang on.. are you cycling up the aisles?!

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[welsh dragon]

No one cares what your wearing. Don't take any notice. Most people probably wont even notice you, let alone make any comment.

 

[simon the viking]

I often go shopping in lycra....... sometimes I haven't even rode a bike that day

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

At 59, I've never had a problem with it. There was a guy I was working for who used to mention my ''knobbly knees'' but I soon realised he was overweight, overdressed and drove a gold-coloured Lexus, so it never was never going to bother me. I took it as envy.

But if it happens to me, I'm now preparing my riposte. How about, ''I'd prefer it if you looked at me in the eyes rather than in my thighs''?

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Have you seen me in lycra? I feel no shame. Neither should you.
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Which one's you, the guy with the bag of pies under his waistcoat?

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