Moe Zhoost

I call it the "air hanky"

night mission

Tough crowd. Learning more than I wanted to know about how bikers clear their heads. Off topic, I now know I stop too often. I guess its good I usually ride alone. I like to stop for a drink, as squirting a stream toward the back of my throat is not my favorite way to hydrate. Stopping frequently allows me to, 1) clear my nose (discussed above), 2) stretch my back and neck 3) help little old ladies cross the road
Maybe when your as old as me, you too will not try to get back too soon, and enjoy the ride.

Fastfingaz

Hey night mission,, you didn't say where you had your phone,, but that comment about you make too many stops was just to nuge you a little not serious,,, I guess I'm suppose to ask how old you are now ??? but if you're younger than I am then we'll really have to get tough with you,,, you go first and if you're older than I am I'll take everything Back,,,

njkayaker

The point is: if you don't like cycling jerseys, wear something else.

a1penguin

I prefer to drink while stopped. That's where red lights are handy :-) As the weather here gets a bit chillier, my nose will run and I'll have to deal with wiping it frequently. I sometimes just use the gloves or jersey. If it's not too bad, I just leave it alone :-) I also like to stop to give my feet a rest.

Tony Marley

Recumbent bike jerseys have the pockets in the front. You could get one of them.

njkayaker

You can drink while moving without doing this.

Samaran

Cycling jerseys are designed to work with your torso bent forward. Having stuff in low pockets would not be comfortable. Stuff in high/chest pockets would either fall out or hang and swing (not comfortable either).create a store online shopping clothing electronics holidays daily deals

GravelMN

I have a half zip, long sleeve running jersey that has a zippered tech pocket high on the left chest that just fits my smart phone. It is designed so that the phone is held flat to my chest, even when I'm riding in an aero position and the jersey is close fit enough that the phone doesn't bounce much even over rough roads. Now if I could find a cycling jersey with a similar pocket but still having the three traditional pockets across the back, I'd get several.

Phil_gretz

A misunderstanding. Squirt in sideways, with the stream hitting the inside of the opposite cheek. Doesn't require any stopping to do it.

Helping old ladies, though, requires at least one foot down.

jfowler85

Neither was that said.

njkayaker

If there are alternatives, complaining about pockets on cycling jerseys is silly.

jfowler85

Like, a cycling jersey without pockets? Not wearing a cycling jersey? Those do not seem to address the issue.

fietsbob

'Seam-Ripper' you can pick the sewing seam apart and take the pocket off with this tool.

njkayaker

Sure it does. Wear something other than a "cycling jersey".

Other than the recombent jerseys that some one else mentioned or, possibly, some mountain bike jerseys, a "cycling jersey", pretty-much, always will have pockets in the back.

Anyway, wearing a "cycling jersey" without pockets (if such a thing could be found) is the same thing as wearing the typical jersey and just not using the pockets.

People also recommended using a handlebar bag.

night mission

I'm not complaining, more of an observation. I'll find a work around to either accessing tissues/hankie or clearing my head by an acceptable (by cycling standards ) alternative. Not addressed by anyone post here, "how do you reach these rear pockets?? I 'm guessing you have either very long arms and or you have very good flexibility" I' seem to have neither.

njkayaker

What you said indicated that you didn't like it. That's a complaint (of some sort). There isn't any reason you have to like it. Since there are alternatives, you aren't stuck with it.

(Note that the comment you replied to wasn't a reply to anything you said.)

Not everything will work for everybody. It might take some getting used to (or practice), it isn't that hard for most people to use the back pockets.

You don't need "long arms" or "very good flexibility" to reach around to the back.

It seems like some people think there's some sort of "requirement" to wear a "cycling jersey". The fact is, you can wear any sort of shirt.

night mission

I keep my phone in my saddle bag. I may mount it of the handle bars in the future. I like stopping, stopping is good. Gives the cardio vascular system a chance to catch up . More and more, I need to stop to stretch my back. I do it late in the ride while coasting (for which I will expect to catch more flack!! ). I'm 57 yo and have to keep up with a 49 yo wife. Never a natural athlete, ran until about a year ago, decided to take my old Lotus out, clean it up, and realized where I lived was very nice for biking. Like most (older) riders here, I'm just trying to out run (ride) the Grim Reaper.

79pmooney

A cycling jersey with one pocket in back? Huh? I insist on all three and the best jerseys can have them stuffed. Wallet, cell phone and perhaps an energy bar or two in the right one. Keys/leatherman, comb and lip balm in the right plus often energy bars or a tool. Center pocket for clothing, a jacket, armwarmers, a newspaper sheet, hat.

I have picked up a couple of jerseys recently with just two pockets. Also some with small pockets. I hate them. OK for hot days. Miserable for long unsupported rides or commuting.

Ben

chasm54

If you can wipe your own backside, I'd suggest your arms are long and flexible enough to use the pockets in a cycling jersey. Reach behind you and touch the small of your back. That's where they are.

I suspect the issue here is that you find it difficult to hold your line while reaching behind you, drinking, eating, and so forth. In which case the solution is, simply, practice.

Incidentally, 57 isn't old. I'm four years older than you and I know guys ten years older than me who race regularly and train upwards of 200 miles a week. They don't stop much.

night mission

I knew an older, fitter guy would post this. If I said I was 80, some 90 yo would have eventually posted how he's cleaning my clock. 200 miles a week is impressive. I can see why they don't stop much. Would be hard to work full time and ride 200 miles a week.

The rear pocket thing is what it is, a reason to post and make on observation I thought was worth comment. My fitness will either improve (so I can keep up with you old guys) or I'll need to find a job that allows me to ride more.

jfowler85

Calm yourself. If someone were to tell me, "my car is too small, what gives?" I would answer "look for a different car" instead of your answer which would be "DRIVE A TRUCK."

A cursory search using the engine of your choice will reveal to you a myriad of options available for those who prefer front pockets. As is mentioned above, recumbent cycling jerseys seem to be the most viable option.

njkayaker

A cycling jersey is just a shirt. He can wear another sort of shirt.

I've said that more than once but that appears to be upset you.

And you agree with what I said. Bizarre.

jfowler85

You are reiterating what I said by moving the context of the discussion into a higher category.

The issue is not the shirt, it is the pockets on the shirt. Ergo, look for a cycling jersey with different pockets.

Yes, as you can see by my exaggerated text, I am upset. Oh wait, that was you.

njkayaker

Bizarre.

He isn't restricted to wearing an "official" cycling jersey. It's just a shirt.