The nipple problem
 

Alright, so this is a bit of a strange question, but I find that the cycling/activewear shirts/jerseys that I buy tend to show my nipples pretty clearly, even if it's not that cold out. Sometimes I layer up my long-sleeve jersey with a sleeveless base layer underneath, but then it sometimes gets too warm (although I'm sure in the coming months I won't be saying this).

Any tips/tricks on how to avoid the nipple problem?

Consider them an asset rather than an embarrassment.

A bra?

Tape.

A tape bra, mine works perfectly.

Try This:

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...272ed84b_b.jpg

Problem? Nipples are good.

Pasties. Tassles are optional.

who cares? if anyone stares just start rubbing them.

Assuming your a guy, really just don't ever think about it again. If you're a girl, well, still no big deal really, but if it really bothers you, tape or a bra. We all have nipples though, and it's not a secret.

Imagine my surprise this was not about wheel building.

BTW, why do men have nipples?

Obviously aerodynamically this poses a big problem, the irregular flow around the nipples increases the drag dramatically and I too recommend tape to smooth things out. Otherwise don't buy these jerseys, you don't HAVE TO ride in the most skin tight gear.

Smear 'em with a little vasoline. If that doesn't work then tape 'em.


BTW if you are a female between the ages of 18-35, I could offer even more help if you would send a few pics of the offending region.

Seems that putting tape on top of vaseline would just cause the tape to fall off.

I meant tape without the vasoline. Obviously if the tape were applied post vasoline application, it would cause catastrophic tape failure.

To disprove the Intelligent Design theory of evolution.

Along with G telling the Jews that the foreskin had been a bit of a cock-up

We're all female at first

Cold nipples a problem ?

Find a company that makes a jersey with little airplane propellers...

I think I saw this or something similar on a Seinfeld episode.

I'm a guy, and i know it's not really a big deal... I guess I'm being a bit self-conscious. Gah now I'm embarrassed for even posting this.



The one where Elaine is wearing a white shirt at her Xmas party, and they take a picture and then everyone is talking about how they could see her nipple?

I like it when my nipples stick out! (sorry, I didn't have anything important to add to this thread, but I didn't want to miss out!)

totally thought this was going to be about spoke nipples.

I cover mine with tire patches.

Not really.

Just wear your nipple-enhancing jerseys with pride.

Same here! I grinned inside when I read the title, clicked on it expecting a discussion about some spoke issue with human nipple jokes sprinkled throughout, realized it was about human nipples, was amused guessing the OP is a girl, found the still present nipple jokes funny, and finally learned that the OP is a male. What a twisty path of comedy! :lol:

Well, I just lost interest.



Actually, Kramer had taken Christmas pictures for Elaine and a nipple was exposed.

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

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.

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.

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: http://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.

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