Originally Posted by
Harold74
When I see other folk out in full spandex for a lunch ride around the MUP, I question whether the benefit is worth the hassle. Obviously, these are not racing conditions other than Strava obsession perhaps. On the other hand, I like to feel speedy even when I've nothing to prove.
I don’t know if these riders are racers, but at least a few of them very well may be. The vast majority of racers are amateurs, and they need to fit in their training around work and family. For me that means a lot of training time is combined with commuting or sneaking out of the office for a quick set of intervals at lunchtime. If I’m training, I’m wearing a jersey and bibs.