Topless Cycling

[marzjennings]

So the weather this weekend was warm, up in the low 30s and I went out for a ride without a top. I often run with just a pair of shorts and see other runners (male only) doing the same and thought why not on the bike.

My thinking was that with exposed flesh I'd keep a bit cooler and it did seem to make a difference. Kind of nice to feel the odd breeze across my shoulders and beer belly.

Any reason why one shouldn't ride topless? Has any one else done the same?

(apologies for posting the post some folks would have wanted)

 

[Cubist]

Sunburn?
Were you wearing bibshorts?
Moral outrage?
Excessively hairy?
Comedy nipples?

Sorry, but I can't think of a practical reason.

 

[mcshroom]

But how are you going to develop proper cyclist tan lines?

 

[s7ephanie]

Not fair i can't ride topless !!! me boobs will get caught up in the chain

 

[redcard]

Any reason why one shouldn't ride topless?

Self-respect?

 

[MossCommuter]

There may be no reason at all why you should not ride without a shirt on. For me, on the other hand, the reasons are manifold.

 

[fossyant]

The belly

 

[AndyRM]

I've taken my shirt off when it's been properly hot. Nowt wrong with it unless you're in a race which forbids nudity.

 

[hopless500]

 

[marzjennings]

Self-respect?

Self respect was discarded when I turned 40 and persisted to wear lyrca.

 

[Fab Foodie]

The belly

Agreed, the aerobelly is not as well supported as it once was ....

 

[the_bing]

i could only justify running or cycling topless if i was proper buff so it would give ladies something to look at.

But i'm not.

So i don't.

Jersey with full length zip. Thats me lot.

 

[Arjimlad]

Bees in the belly button ?

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

wind chapped or sunburnt nipples - no thank you.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

wind chapped or sunburnt nipples - no thank you.

Oh, I'm so tempted by the old "I'll have to numb them first" gag's punchline....

GC