Getting tired of the costume change
09-15-22, 05:56 PM
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Getting tired of the costume change
I’m going to try velosambas, stretchy jeans, and a wool tee and see how it feels for a 10 mile, semi sporty commute and working. Wish me luck. Advice/commisseration welcome.
Edit: so people can stop piling on. I am not worried or think I will be smelling bad at work. It does not matter what I do for a job.
Seeking stories about people commuting in “normal” but bike appropriate clothes. Thanks or just ignore.
Edit: so people can stop piling on. I am not worried or think I will be smelling bad at work. It does not matter what I do for a job.
Seeking stories about people commuting in “normal” but bike appropriate clothes. Thanks or just ignore.
Last edited by VRC; 09-16-22 at 09:37 PM.
09-15-22, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bald Paul
What type of work do you do? 10 'sporty' miles may make you, uh, 'funky' to your co-workers.
09-15-22, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by VRC
None if your business but I think it’s fine. I’ve been doing the ride changing out of kit just because I don’t want to wear bibs all day.
09-16-22, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by VRC
None if your business but I think it’s fine. I’ve been doing the ride changing out of kit just because I don’t want to wear bibs all day.
09-16-22, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by holytrousers
To clarify, my question/comment relates to *riding the bike* in street clothes. I am not concerned about wearing clothes/existing at work.
09-16-22, 02:54 PM
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Kind of work would affect my advice. Construction or lawn care? Good luck! Public-facing job or office work? Uh, think about this.
Since you don't seem to recognize or to care about these niceties, I'm not sure what there's left to discuss.
Since you don't seem to recognize or to care about these niceties, I'm not sure what there's left to discuss.
09-16-22, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bald Paul
What type of work do you do? 10 'sporty' miles may make you, uh, 'funky' to your co-workers.
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09-16-22, 07:20 PM
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I wear jeans riding my bike more than I wear anything else. Each person is different.
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09-16-22, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by VRC
None if your business but I think it’s fine. I’ve been doing the ride changing out of kit just because I don’t want to wear bibs all day.
come here asking for suggestions and when one steps up to help, and believes deeper details would help with their solicited suggestion…... BAM ‘your not entitled to details, how dare you’
Not like anyone here would be able to tie your name and type of work to find out who you are…..let alone care.
09-16-22, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pdlamb
Kind of work would affect my advice. Construction or lawn care? Good luck! Public-facing job or office work? Uh, think about this.
Since you don't seem to recognize or to care about these niceties, I'm not sure what there's left to discuss.
Since you don't seem to recognize or to care about these niceties, I'm not sure what there's left to discuss.
09-16-22, 10:25 PM
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The important things to figure out are shoes and bottoms. 10 miles makes me wanna ride clipless. Never been a fan of riding in jeans (or pants), I prefer shorts or 3/4 pants (neither are really appropriate for my work so I'm doing the costume change anyway).
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09-17-22, 12:05 AM
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VRC PEOPLE have feelings, if you ask them for help, the least you can do is not to be rude. But your apology is much appreciated, hope Bald Paul has read it. 
If you still care about your question:
When my commutes were 24km each way, i wore jeans and the pain was bearable. When they became 44km, cycling clothes became inevitable.
Keep us updated !
If you still care about your question:
When my commutes were 24km each way, i wore jeans and the pain was bearable. When they became 44km, cycling clothes became inevitable.
Keep us updated !
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09-17-22, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by holytrousers
VRC PEOPLE have feelings, if you ask them for help, the least you can do is not to be rude. But your apology is much appreciated, hope Bald Paul has read it.
If you still care about your question:
When my commutes were 24km each way, i wore jeans and the pain was bearable. When they became 44km, cycling clothes became inevitable.
Keep us updated !
If you still care about your question:
When my commutes were 24km each way, i wore jeans and the pain was bearable. When they became 44km, cycling clothes became inevitable.
Keep us updated !
However, the updates would be nice. Perhaps posting some shots of a chafed groin area, or the looks on co-workers faces as they pass downwind would be helpful.
09-17-22, 10:34 AM
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Twenty years of experience commuting in normal office clothing here, brought to a possible end by forced telework. My commute was 25 miles round trip for part of that time. I think that the "semi sporty" part could be a problem. An hour and a quarter for 12.5 miles worked out well for me. Basically, I rode at a walking level of exertion. The type of bike is a really big factor. Upright bikes, like English 3 speeds or modern European commuter bikes are designed to be ridden in normal clothing. Most bikes sold in this country (road, mountain, or hybrid) are not. Upright riding position, wide leather saddle, and a chainguard/chaincase make a huge difference. My answer is yes, you can do it, and with the proper equipment it can be the easiest. fastest, and most convenient way to commute in congested areas with little or no parking. If you want sporty, I think an e-bike might be good.
09-17-22, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulH
Twenty years of experience commuting in normal office clothing here, brought to a possible end by forced telework. My commute was 25 miles round trip for part of that time. I think that the "semi sporty" part could be a problem. An hour and a quarter for 12.5 miles worked out well for me. Basically, I rode at a walking level of exertion. The type of bike is a really big factor. Upright bikes, like English 3 speeds or modern European commuter bikes are designed to be ridden in normal clothing. Most bikes sold in this country (road, mountain, or hybrid) are not. Upright riding position, wide leather saddle, and a chainguard/chaincase make a huge difference. My answer is yes, you can do it, and with the proper equipment it can be the easiest. fastest, and most convenient way to commute in congested areas with little or no parking. If you want sporty, I think an e-bike might be good.
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Originally Posted by Bald Paul
What type of work do you do?
Originally Posted by VRC
None if your business.
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Originally Posted by PaulH
Twenty years of experience commuting in normal office clothing here, brought to a possible end by forced telework. My commute was 25 miles round trip for part of that time. I think that the "semi sporty" part could be a problem. An hour and a quarter for 12.5 miles worked out well for me. Basically, I rode at a walking level of exertion. The type of bike is a really big factor. Upright bikes, like English 3 speeds or modern European commuter bikes are designed to be ridden in normal clothing. Most bikes sold in this country (road, mountain, or hybrid) are not. Upright riding position, wide leather saddle, and a chainguard/chaincase make a huge difference. My answer is yes, you can do it, and with the proper equipment it can be the easiest. fastest, and most convenient way to commute in congested areas with little or no parking. If you want sporty, I think an e-bike might be good.
Originally Posted by holytrousers
A road bike could bring those 12 miles down to 40 minutes, with 35 minutes left to freshen up and change clothes
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10-06-22, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by raqball
Relax dude.. He din't ask for the company name, workplace address, what hours you work, your home address, SSN or any other type of information what would cause such an obtuse response..
10-06-22, 05:59 PM
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I wear street clothes to commute whenever I feel the need to cultivate a new pimple on my arse.
10-06-22, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
I wear jeans riding my bike more than I wear anything else. Each person is different.
I wear them in my shop.
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