what did you wear ?

[Gravity Aided]

Intriguing, what colour socks does everyone else wear? And do you not feel this is discrimination?

White socks, either ankle length or tube socks, seem to be de rigeur for cycling over here.

 

[Ladytrucker]

I got into cycling after a knee injury from running so I use most of my lycra running gear with cycle shorts under my leggings. I have purchased an Altura rain jacket and Aldi 3/4 capris this year. It doesn't matter what you wear as long as you are comfortable and other road users can see you.

 

[tiswas-steve]

White socks, either ankle length or tube socks, seem to be de rigeur for cycling over here.

+ 1 for white sox but if I'm feeling retro, black..... Dunno why but black sox always make me think old skool.

 

[the_mikey]

When I first started road cycling I had a hoodie, a cheap pair of lycra shorts from Sports Direct and a pair of vans trainers. Over a few months I managed to convince myself to purchase bib shorts, road cycling shoes, cleats and a selection of jerseys.

 

[Haz]

Intriguing, what colour socks does everyone else wear? And do you not feel this is discrimination?

Sports socks from tescos. Comfiest ones I've found yet and not cycling specific either. So whatever colour is going!

 

[Haz]

when you first started out.
I have bought some cycling shorts and a VERY bright pink top that is supposed to help with the sweating thing;
There is no way i could wear T shirt yet but shorts yes, but i need something to go over them - bum looks bigger than ever in them
At the moment i wear track suit pants tucked into my socks (i have no chain cover thingy) a T shirt and trainers;
So if you are cycling in france and see a wobbly old lady wearing salmon pink pants and a pink baseball cap do say hello xxxxx

Some form of padded shorts is necessary for a medium or long ride, but if you're not a lycra fan then you can get some undershorts to wear under baggier clothing. Sports bras are more wicking than normal ones, especially good in the summer, but not essential. I still use the same shorts and jersey I bought in sports direct when I started although I do check before every ride to make sure they're not see-through! Equally a generic sports top is also fine if you have somewhere else to put things like a spare inner tube.
Good luck and enjoy your cycling!

 

[gavroche]

France is a big place. Where about in it are you?

 

[s7ephanie]

France is a big place. Where about in it are you?

Creuse in the Limousin, sort of center - you coming over LOL

 

[gavroche]

Creuse in the Limousin, sort of center - you coming over LOL

I am from Orleans (45) and have not seen anyone from there on this forum yet? ( I live in North Wales now)