General Cycling Discussion - Clothing on the trainer!

No, I'm not talking about dressng your indoor trainer, although mine sports a 'fashionable' gray sweat guard.

I don't mean those days when your trainer becomes a clothes-drying-rack either.

So... what do you wear while riding on your indoor trainer?

I find that I am most comfortable in a coolmax t-shirt, cycling shorts, coolmax or lightweight wool socks, my road shoes and that all-important headband to keep sweat out of my eyes. I save my jerseys (all 4 of them) for actual road rides.

There are two options I could have chosen from. First I start off with riding shorts and a T-shirt or Tank top. After I've warmed up and begin to over heat, I usually shed the upper wear. I haven't gone naked yet... that may be cooler (pun intended) :angel:

Cycling shorts are a definate yes.
I don't like binding, chaffing seams so normal
shorts/underwear is out. I don't do commando
on the bike either.
T Shirts are the usual, I don't see any
reason for the coolmax, jerseys etc.
Cycling socks and road shoes.

Marty

I tried riding naked on the trainer once. After a few minutes my .... was getting VERY uncomfortable. :D

Now I ride with regular cycling shorts all the time. I need a rear pocket to hold my MP3 player so I wear an old jersey.
Music makes the workout less boring and I can change the music mix each time I ride for the type of "training session" I want.

Usually just shorts socks and shoes. I lay a small towell (sweat rag) across the bars to wipe my face and hands. Being indoors and not moving, results in a lack of evaporation and I tend to be dripping wet after my trainer days!

I plunck down in front of my TV w/ a mtn bike video. I love watching these guys drop 10-15 feet while I'm pedaling a steady cadence!

L8R

I purchased 6 pair of closeout cycling shorts from Nashbar a couple of years ago to use only on the trainer, I wear them and a tank top, a sweat band and a pair of old sweat socks. I also wear retired cycling shoes. I use this clothing only on the trainer and have 6 sets, one for each day, I take 1 day of rest each week, that's when I do my wash. I also have a trainer specific bike built from a retired road bike, I use a sweat net to protect the bike.

Hmmmm....what to choose? What to choose? :rolleyes:

T shirt but my t shirt is Cool Max..

When I'm in polite society I wear full kit: shorts--though not my best shorts--and a sleeveless jersey. You have to love those wicky fabrics. Alone, I wear shorts and skip the jersey.

Originally posted by A.troll
Hmmmm....what to choose? What to choose? :rolleyes:
A.troll,
choose me, I am good looking when I am sleeping he he:D :D :D

Originally posted by Viper
There are two options I could have chosen from. First I start off with riding shorts and a T-shirt or Tank top. After I've warmed up and begin to over heat, I usually shed the upper wear. I haven't gone naked yet... that may be cooler (pun intended) :angel:

I also start w/ a T-shirt and finish topless. The removed shirt acts as a good towel. I may just go to the headband soon.

I have a few pair of well worn bib shorts I save for the trainer. Because I don't move around as much on the trainer, pressure relief can be a particular problem for me. If it's going to be a longer training session I'll wear a pair of padded briefs under the bibs. A regular cotton, sleeveless t-thirt and everyday cotton socks with my 'multi-purpose' cycling shoes complete the ensemble.

I'm a heavy sweater and use a large fan to keep things a little cooler.

Originally posted by A.troll
Hmmmm....what to choose? What to choose? :rolleyes:

Well, DUH! All we have to do is look at your signature, A.troll, to see what YOUR vote is!

Cycling shorts and a sports bra are what I wear on my trainer.

I noticed, I said I wear a cool max t shirt... Most would assume a person would wear cycling shorts below the Tee. or at least something....
what prompted this response- at night I do errands on my hybrid about town.. Notice some nights, I might put 5 miles on the bike from errands..
Anyway, I just wear jeans when doing errands.. So those who say they wear jean for maybe 10 mile rides- I don't see how.. Just did about 4 miles and without the tension of the shorts, i can feel the saddle lodging itself, where I want nothing lodged.. My friend Paula I ride with, will not wear cylcing shorts. Says feels like she has a load.. Might ride up to 40 miles. That must feel like hell.. So no way I would spend 40 minutes on a trainer without cycling shorts. Think it might cause Hemmeroids... Just seems a cyclists eventually falls off the sit bones, no matter what..

Usually start out in bike shorts and a sweatshirt. As soon as I warm up the sweat shirt comes off but keep it handy for when I finish I can get it back on to not get chilled. No specoial reason JUst got used to riding bare toped thats all
catfish

Unfortunately, riding naked is not an option for me......too much that needs support..............

Same as I wear outside. Regular shorts and tank or t-shirt...