Road Cycling - Laundry Duty

So these cycling (lycra) shorts say "wash by hand" is that what every does? I've been washing by hand in the sink so far, but it could get old. Can you ruin a pair of shorts in the machine, even if you go light and cold?

I wash mine in the machine, gentle cycle, cold, inside out. I hate it when I buy something, get home and read "hand wash" or "line dry". WTF? Aren't these things supposed to be sporting goods?! :D

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, hang dry. No problems. Works for jerseys, too.

Oh, hand wash is just baloney. Fine linens and slinky underwear are handwashed- this is BIKE STUFF! Basically, just wash it in the gentle cycle, with cold water, don't use softener, and of course, hang dry. Liquid detergent, i find, is best for this stuff, but don't use cheap, no-name brand detergent. You shouldnt use that for any clothes. Using a decent detergent is easier on your clothes and they last longer.

Originally posted by wabbit
Oh, hand wash is just baloney. Fine linens and slinky underwear are handwashed- this is BIKE STUFF! Basically, just wash it in the gentle cycle, with cold water, don't use softener, and of course, hang dry. Liquid detergent, i find, is best for this stuff, but don't use cheap, no-name brand detergent. You shouldnt use that for any clothes. Using a decent detergent is easier on your clothes and they last longer.



ahh, good to see a woman who knows how to do the laundry!

cabledonut.

Originally posted by cabledonut
ahh, good to see a woman who knows how to do the laundry!
You like living dangerously, don't you?

Avoid the dryer at all costs.

It's like putting a rubber band in the sun.

Heck, I put mine in the wash on the heavy cycle with my jeans and everything else!!! Mine are usually dry when they come out of the wash so I don't dry them, but they have made it into the dryer a few times by accident.

I throw mine (cheap or expensive brand) in the washer and use cold water and regular detergent.
I dry them in the dryer on low heat.
In the summer I hang them outside so the UV rays can do their thing to the chamois.
No problems yet. :thumbup:

Originally posted by velocipedio

You like living dangerously, don't you?

danger = excitement

being run of the mill = dull

cabledonut.

Originally posted by cabledonut


danger = excitement

being run of the mill = dull

cabledonut.

There is truth in that. But the way you tease women, that isn't dangerous, that just.....Well I dunno what it is, but it IS something, and its way worse than danger.

Add me to the list of folks saying, "cold water, gentle cycle, hang dry."

I wash them in cold water and put them in the dryer on low heat all the time . . . No problems!

I put mine in the laundry basket - and then by some process of magic they find their way, clean, back into my cupboard.

I don't like to enquire too deeply as to how this process works, in case I upset the mechanism.

Stew

Originally posted by fubar5


There is truth in that. But the way you tease women, that isn't dangerous, that just.....Well I dunno what it is, but it IS something, and its way worse than danger.

don't take me so damn serious fubar5! the women on here have made less fuss than you! you a closet transvestite or something?

cabledonut.

Originally posted by cabledonut


don't take me so damn serious fubar5! the women on here have made less fuss than you! you a closet transvestite or something?

cabledonut.

I actually intended my post as humor, but I have never had a good sense of humor so I guess from now on I'll have to refrain from trying to make funny comments.

Hi All,

If the laundry problem around here gets any worse I
am thinking of getting married again to solve the problem.
Now if I can find a comely wench that can clean and lube a chain I will have it made.

Total dead man here *S*.....Dudley

Let's see... get married- get a washing machine.... which will it be?

Getting married is probably cheaper.

Originally posted by fubar5


I actually intended my post as humor, but I have never had a good sense of humor so I guess from now on I'll have to refrain from trying to make funny comments.

humour is always appreciated fubar5, don't stop, having a laugh is great therapy!

cabledonut.