You'll never get me in Lycra...

[JhnBssll]

This was my mantra when I started back in to biking about 18 months ago. I really meant it too, I just didn't see the point.

Anyway, skip forwards to today and I have an entire wardrobe dedicated to the stuff with more on the way - I've just ordered some Bianchi owners club bib shorts and jersey

Is this the norm? What does your cycling wardrobe look like?

 

[tom73]

This was my mantra when I started back in to biking about 18 months ago. I really meant it too, I just didn't see the point.

Anyway, skip forwards to today and I have an entire wardrobe dedicated to the stuff with more on the way - I've just ordered some Bianchi owners club bib shorts and jersey

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Is this the norm? What does your cycling wardrobe look like?

I’d say yes i’m only 2 months in and jersey count alone stands at 4 and more orders pending

 

[JhnBssll]

I’d say yes i’m only 2 months in and jersey count alone stands at 4 and more orders pending

Good good, nice to know I'm not alone I'm currently in the market for a new laundry bin for lycra

 

[snorri]

What does your cycling wardrobe look like?

My cycling wardrobe is distinguishable from my everyday wardrobe by the addition of a cycle clip on my right ankle.

 

[tom73]

Good good, nice to know I'm not alone I'm currently in the market for a new laundry bin for lycra

Yes always nice to know it’s not just you. Dedicated laundry bin top idea. Won’t be long before my work shirts have to move over can’t behaving cycle wear space going to waste.

 

[OneArmedBandit]

Lycra is definitely a huge benefit. I remember the first time I wore it and realised it is like wearing a top of cool air.

I only have the Aldi stuff but it does the job.

 

[Elysian_Roads]

Having done a bit of running a few years ago, I knew I would prefer technical fabrics over cotton, and I soon got the benefit of padded shorts......... But I never thought I would wear bib shorts. Not sure if it was the style, or I thought they were for the hardcore club cyclist. Anyway, four bib shorts in the wardrobe now, and the two ordinary padded shorts don't get a look in.... Oh, and also on the hunt for a few more jerseys.....

 

[jefmcg]

This was my mantra when I started back in to biking about 18 months ago. I really meant it too, I just didn't see the point.

Anyway, skip forwards to today and I have an entire wardrobe dedicated to the stuff with more on the way - I've just ordered some Bianchi owners club bib shorts and jersey

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Is this the norm? What does your cycling wardrobe look like?

I've cycled 56,000km in the last 10 years. You have 3 or 4 times more jerseys than I have ever owned. But, so what? I'm guessing I have owned more patent leather, red, high heeled mary jane's than you.

I'm not sure what either fact proves.

 

[jefmcg]

I'm guessing I have owned more patent leather, red, high heeled mary jane's than you.

For the record, I have owned one pair. They have probably got me laid more than your jerseys have for you.

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[PeteXXX]

For the record, I have owned one pair. They have probably got me laid more than your jerseys have for you.

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Tricky cycling in them though, I would think

 

[Pat "5mph"]

@User9609 it looks like your gear needs a wash
I must admit I bought some cycling gear through the years because others wore it.
Not the full lycra, because I'm too self conscious - with good reason lol - but the odd padded short, the odd jersey.
I hardly wear them: soon discovered padded anything makes me feel uncomfortable, jerseys smell funny.
I ended up cycling mostly in ordinary leggings, general running/sportswear tops.
My gloves, hats, glasses are not cycling specific either, apart from summer mitts.
However, I do own several cycling jackets, none yellow
I find them comfortable on the bike and weather proof, sometimes I wear my cycling jacket when I'm going to the shops on foot.

 

[screenman]

This was my mantra when I started back in to biking about 18 months ago. I really meant it too, I just didn't see the point.

Anyway, skip forwards to today and I have an entire wardrobe dedicated to the stuff with more on the way - I've just ordered some Bianchi owners club bib shorts and jersey

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Is this the norm? What does your cycling wardrobe look like?

Much the same, only I have some store in the drawer under the bed as well.

 

[raleighnut]

For the record, I have owned one pair. They have probably got me laid more than your jerseys have for you.

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F... me shoes, you could fit cleats though,

 

[User169]

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Moderation martyr alert!

 

[Slick]

For the record, I have owned one pair. They have probably got me laid more than your jerseys have for you.

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It wasn't the shoes.