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andrewclaus 08-12-14 08:45 PM


Originally Posted by fairymuff (Post 17029264)
I love this thread :D

Socks and Sandals, platform pedals, butterfly bar, Straw hat instead of a helmet. What's not to like?

Seriously: it's refreshing. Just do what you like and what feels comfortable for you. Then ride...

Hear, hear!

Sharpshin 08-14-14 12:06 PM


Originally Posted by fairymuff (Post 17029264)
I love this thread :D

Socks and Sandals, platform pedals, butterfly bar, Straw hat instead of a helmet. What's not to like?

Seriously: it's refreshing. Just do what you like and what feels comfortable for you. Then ride...


I'll 'fess up...... NO WAY was I ever gonna do this in spandex and/or padded bicycling shorts......

andrewclaus 08-15-14 08:16 AM


Originally Posted by Sharpshin (Post 17036446)
I'll 'fess up...... NO WAY was I ever gonna do this in spandex and/or padded bicycling shorts......

I know what you mean. Some guys our age can pull it off, but most people over 40 really should "Just say no" to Spandex (and keep their shirts on--please!).

fietsbob 08-15-14 09:15 AM

I liked Anoraks better than Jackets .. for the kangaroo pocket and the hand warmer pockets on the front for snacks , cough drops and glove storage,

And the absence of a zipper up the center lets the anorak flex better, pedaling . IMO

Too bad they dont include separable pits to hem zippers on both the sides.. mine had none..

dwmckee 08-22-14 09:53 PM

I tour with 2 kids that are always hot then cold and back again. Always changing. One day I tried starting the am with them in shorts and my arm war ears on their leggs. When they warmed up it was just a few seconds to peel them off and stick them in a pocket. Very quickly they learned to put them on or roll them up or take them off on their own. A great solution for us.


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