Julie Bee

Provided you don't have a very hairy chest, bandaids work very well at taming nipples.

Randochap

I'm presuming the OP is even more horrified at the thought of unsightly lycra short bulge. We've had more than one thread on that subject.

HtheCommuter

You should be enjoying what you're doing. If you are annoyed by your chesticles then you are not going to be enjoying yourself and will probably ride less. That's no good, so I'm going to go with: stop wearing Lycra. Seriously, lots of us who are biking for practical reasons or just for the fun of it wear normal clothes. Unless you want to bike around pretending that you're Lance Armstrong then this shouldn't be a problem. Most of the time I get on my bike I'm wearing All-Stars, khakis with the legs rolled up a bit, and a T-shirt or even a dress shirt. If you ride harder and want to wear something that breaths, but isn't so tight that it squeezes you, then pick up a few soccer jerseys. You don't have to go all crazy with special clothes just to ride a bike. Enjoying what you're doing is way more important. I would not enjoy an activity that required me to put tape on my nips.

QuickityJacks

There are also in-between alternatives to shunning a bike kit and going all out.

You can look into baggy jerseys, for example. I've been very happy with this little guy: https://bontrager.com/model/07584

I'd only opt for these over soccer jerseys because if your riding posture is aggressive enough, either your butt will be hanging out or you'll be absolutely swimming in the shirts. Rear pockets are also incredibly handy, and the long sleeves are, as you probably know, cut for a mountain gorilla to accommodate an extended position. Other than that, dark colors will help hide your nipples if it's a modesty thing, and anything that's been suggested so far (tape, Vaseline, etc) all will help against chafing, especially in cold weather.

A brief, anecdotal aside: When I used to run in the winter in Chicago, because it's winter and there's friction, my nipples would be hard. Because it's winter and Chicago, ice crystals would form on the t-shirt from my sweat. One plus two equals shards of ice shredding my nips. Oh, the shirt would also freeze to them. I'd lose blood regularly (which would also freeze).

Moral of the digression: cotton kills, protect your aureoles.

CB HI

Bad enough that we get road raging JAMs spouting this BS, we really do not need it from other cyclist.

HtheCommuter

"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.

daredevil

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.

Minerva

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.

MNBikeguy

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)

AlanKHG

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

CB HI

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?

hairnet

It's called training. Training hard is painful

danarnold

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.

Square & Compas

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.

artesc

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

Jay D

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.

white_feather

Sand them off with a Dremel.

fmileto55

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!

HtheCommuter

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.

TFS Jake

I have a solution.

colleen c

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.

danarnold

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

colleen c

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.

danarnold

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

grolby

Argh. WRONG. Biology FAIL.