"JAMs?"

It's not BS. The people who take cycling too seriously annoy me because they make it appear to drivers that you have to make an investment if you want to get around on a bike. Plus, they ride so hard that they have a look of pain on their faces. When people drive by and see their contorted faces it makes cycling look like no fun at all. So, if you're going to go all out with the outfits etc. then please, at least ride with a smile on your face so you actually appear to be having as much fun as you probably are. :) It's not just a cyclist thing. Joggers do the same thing. Nearly every jogger I see has a look on their face like they're about to fall to their knees and start vomiting.

I don't want to derail pedalpedalpedal's thread so that's all I'm going to say about that.

Don't sweat it man. Most of us have embarrassed ourselves more than once around here. My nipples are pretty obvious too and I'm sorry fellas, I'm a guy...didn't mean to get your hopes up again. ;)

Don't be embarrassed. In the running world, nipple chafing is a serious issue for both men and women, so its not at all unusual to talk about it. In your case, you are looking for concealment, but two squares of self-adhesive cloth medical tape should do the trick.

What a confusing multi-topic thread.
What exactly is your nipple problem? Is it 'show' or is it 'chafe'?
And what does this have to do with cycling? (Presumably you're not jumping up and down on your bicycle, simulating a runners nipple chafing issue)

If you're into the whole bike wear thing, bib short straps can do a bit to hold down nipples.

JAM = Jack Ass Motorist

I will shorten it for you, "You do not cycle like me, so you are wrong and not a real cyclist!"

Then why the off-topic slam on other cyclist?

So who is really concerned about image, YOU or your so called Lance wannabes?

It's called training. Training hard is painful

We have a winnah! Not to mention that according to Genesis, man was created, excuse me, 'intelligently designed' before women. All I really know is to keep your jersey zipped in summer, or else not wear one at all, because when bees get trapped there, even a man's nipple is mighty tender to bee stings. When that happens I have two reasons why it's difficult to keep a straight line.

That depends on if you're a male or female. If you're a dude, then either don't worry about it or do something to cover them up. If you're a woman, then by all means keep letting them show. The guys don't mind, I'm sure. ;)

http://www.cynical-c.com/images/3020...b30e8dea40.jpg

just thought I'd post this in the interests of everyone involved.

Uhhhh, what are we looking at here?

In regards to this subject, when I rode an upright bike I wore clothing that caused the same problem. Fortunately with a recumbent I can be more liberal with the type of clothing I wear so instead of tight fitting shirts I opt for looser yet quick drying shirts instead. I no longer have the nipple problem plus I look semi-normal when walking around in my cycling clothing.

Sand them off with a Dremel.

If you are a guy and you wear cycling shorts, uh nobody is checking out your nipples. That's it! Distract them!!! Ah, if all problems in life were this easy!

Ah, thanks. What I said was only "BS" or a "slam" if you take yourself too seriously. It's not like I was making fun of hipsters in the fixie forum. :)

QuickityJacks: thanks for the link. I think that's the most practical suggestion so far.

I have a solution.

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http://www.teetransfers.co.uk/images...and%20sign.jpg
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Safefty first, keep ya eyes on the road pleez!!!!

It's no wonder why I have my Magicshine light mounted on my helmet. It comes in handy whenever I have to blind someone beside motorist such as a staring bicyclist.

OK, back to to the thread. Use some Band Aids. Large round type should be sufficient unless you happen to be one of the unlucky male who's nipple is larger than usual. Otherwise you may have to use the regular finger Band Aid.

I never argue with a Colleen when it comes to nipples.

Wise choice and thank you!!!

I guess experience does comes into play. Honestly speaking, if a guy nipple obviously stands out, it is hard not to ignore. Something like that is hard for the person who's having that problem to just ignore it regardless if you're male or female. I'm sure affter a while it just gets old and finding a solution is worthwhile.

I have to confess my nipples have never been standouts, butt I think nipples and solutions go go together like spokes and rims.

Argh. WRONG. Biology FAIL.

In all seriousness I do know vaseline works as does Bag Balm. When I had my road bike I had chaffing in that area of my chest and prefered Bag Balm, but if I was out vaseline worked in a pinch. These days there are also products from Burt's Bee's that would probably work. Their Miracle Salve and Hand Salve would likely work fine. The 2 have virtually identicle ingredients. I'm willing to bet even any type of chamois cream would work too.

Think about it all you really need to do is use something as a barrier between your skin and your shirt or jersey. Chamois cream is exactly designed to act as a barrier between your skin and clothing. Any of the products I mentioned above will work as such too.

I appreciate your post and your intentions. However, I'm not decked out in team jerseys and stuff - I'm just wearing stuff like this:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1259574986202
which is hardly, IMO, Lance-like (although i do have a Trek USPS jersey that I wear occasionally.. but my nips are concealed with that one).

I prefer wearing this sort of material though, as I hate the feeling of cotton sticking to my skin from sweat.


I dont' see how it's confusing. I just posted about how I was self-conscious about my nipples showing underneath my "performance" shirts, and was wondering if anyone else is as self-conscious as me and take measures to reduce the nipple-age.

It has to do w/ cycling because I ride my bike a lot and I feel embarrassed walking to/from class and talking to my classmates with my nipples hard and erect as stalagmites after said cycling.


I should let this thread die, but with "nipples" in the title, I highly doubt it

I want to ride my bike to school.
Are you looking at my nipples?
Please don't.
Yes, this is a monchrome MEC jersey.
Do you like it?
Hey! Don't look at my nipples!
Anyways, I like how it wicks better than cotton. Feels sooo good against my bare, glistening...
Hey! Stop it!
(tee hee)

I think what was confusing was whether the problem was the fact that they showed or more that it was causing physical discomfort. Then there were the rants about lycra, that commuters shouldn't be working so hard, and for that matter joggers should smile instead of grimacing, and well, it got a little off track.

If you're a runner you may have had the experience of nipple pain from them rubbing against a shirt. It happened to me during a race where it was cold and raining. I was wearing a cotton T-shirt. Learned my lesson. If you watch the finish of a marathon or two you'll see some guys even bleeding from their nipples. So that's what folks were confused about.

Anyway, if it's not causing physical discomfort, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Holy Schmenge! I just noticed you're from Vancouver. Tell me that's not Vancouver, Canuckistan. I felt sure we weren't party to puritan body shame.

I bought some of the same shirts, and noticed one day that it did make them more obvious. it made me think about doing something to conceal them, then i considered switching the shirt. After a few seconds, I thought, "Why am I worrying? They already give me grief at work about the shorts"

<shrug>

Not my problem.

Ah, speaking of Seinfeld...have you considered a mansier?