Originally Posted by
bmclaughlin807
I did an entire brevet series last year (longest ride was 380 miles) without a stitch of cycling specific gear Wait... not entirely true... I think I had my Club jersey for the last ride... but I rode them all in jean or cammo shorts.
So... no, the cycling specific stuff isn't REQUIRED. It is more comfortable, though... especially on the long rides.
Thats a massive achievement what would you be able to do with lycra i ask myself gotta be good for a few more miles