View Poll Results: Do you bike shirtless or wear a jersey?
I always wear a jersey
341
84.41%
I always bike shirtless
6
1.49%
I bike shirtless if the weather permits
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Biking shirtless vs wearing a jersey
05-27-12, 02:12 PM
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It's funny how each group has it's idea of what is acceptable and what is not. The cycling world seems to have more people who look down their noses, than a group of Southern Baptists visiting Salt Lake City. Bottom line regardless of what you or anyone else thinks. The fact is riding shirtless on a nice day is one of the best feelings you can have on a bike.
Most people will never know that because they are so wound so uptight they have no idea other than to follow the other sheep in doing what is the social norm.
Most people will never know that because they are so wound so uptight they have no idea other than to follow the other sheep in doing what is the social norm.
to be honest, i really don't care one way or the other. my post was an exaggeration meant to be amusing. i may have succeeded only in my mind, a common occurrence for me.
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05-28-12, 02:17 PM
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Sorry man I reacted too harsh to your post. Must be time to get out on my bike I'm a bit too edgy.
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05-28-12, 02:36 PM
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Whats to loose?
I ride shirtless all the time.
Sun, sweat, and that nice cool air over you once your moving. It feels great. Even though I have a jersey, I just leave it in the car 1/2 the time if the weather is warm enough. Plus, I like doublin' up on good things. Cycling + getting a tan is awesome. No farmers tan. The chicks dig that.
-Matt
I ride shirtless all the time.
Sun, sweat, and that nice cool air over you once your moving. It feels great. Even though I have a jersey, I just leave it in the car 1/2 the time if the weather is warm enough. Plus, I like doublin' up on good things. Cycling + getting a tan is awesome. No farmers tan. The chicks dig that.
-Matt
Common sense rules as far as sun exposure is concerned. You have to build a tan just like everything else we do. Everybody likes a handsome, full-coverage tan. Nobody likes the farmer-tan look.
As far as going shirtless if you feel others will think you look good, what kind of logic is that. Removing the shirt for comfort and a tan, when doing so is appropriate, is also a reminder that there are some physique things we need to work on this season. We are who we are.
Living in Florida, I could ride shirtless every day, but I don't. For me shirtless happens most when I'm on a long rural ride where there are open roads and few onlookers. It is a healthy, fun way way to ride.
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05-28-12, 08:22 PM
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I would cause a stir if I rode w/o a shirt or jersey. 
05-28-12, 11:11 PM
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three hours and no response to a distinctly provocative post. what a bunch of dweebs...
should have provoked at least four or five tasteless responses and a couple of borderline reprimands from the monitors at least.
should have provoked at least four or five tasteless responses and a couple of borderline reprimands from the monitors at least.
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05-29-12, 10:08 AM
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One word: BEES.
05-29-12, 10:29 AM
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My commutes are early in the morning (dark most of the year) and fairly late in the afternoon. No worries: I barely get enough sun to get tan. Most of the year in western Oregon I need supplemental vitamine D.
05-29-12, 10:33 AM
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Buglady, I have been stung many times right through my shirt on trail races, running. I think it definitely helped my pace in the 50K, at least temporarily.
05-29-12, 07:52 PM
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Yea, go shirtless when its hot and humid. No wicking necessary with the cooling effect of fresh air blowin' over your body.
Common sense rules as far as sun exposure is concerned. You have to build a tan just like everything else we do. Everybody likes a handsome, full-coverage tan. Nobody likes the farmer-tan look.
As far as going shirtless if you feel others will think you look good, what kind of logic is that. Removing the shirt for comfort and a tan, when doing so is appropriate, is also a reminder that there are some physique things we need to work on this season. We are who we are.
Living in Florida, I could ride shirtless every day, but I don't. For me shirtless happens most when I'm on a long rural ride where there are open roads and few onlookers. It is a healthy, fun way way to ride.
Common sense rules as far as sun exposure is concerned. You have to build a tan just like everything else we do. Everybody likes a handsome, full-coverage tan. Nobody likes the farmer-tan look.
As far as going shirtless if you feel others will think you look good, what kind of logic is that. Removing the shirt for comfort and a tan, when doing so is appropriate, is also a reminder that there are some physique things we need to work on this season. We are who we are.
Living in Florida, I could ride shirtless every day, but I don't. For me shirtless happens most when I'm on a long rural ride where there are open roads and few onlookers. It is a healthy, fun way way to ride.
05-29-12, 08:24 PM
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I keep my jersey on....I don't think anyone wants to see the 20lb fat blob attached to my stomach.
05-29-12, 08:37 PM
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While I have no problem with anyone else riding shirtless, I have no plans on doing it myself.
05-30-12, 04:06 AM
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I have fair skin and a low tolerence for sun. My preference is long sleeves even in hot weather. In extremely hot weather it can act as insulation to keep the heat OUT. And I like white helmets and clothing over black in the sun for similar reasons. Recall a drive through Death Valley with two other bikers who thought I was a little overdressed. Interestingly enough - I was the one that didn't get heat stroke.
05-30-12, 08:21 AM
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I have fair skin and a low tolerence for sun. My preference is long sleeves even in hot weather. In extremely hot weather it can act as insulation to keep the heat OUT. And I like white helmets and clothing over black in the sun for similar reasons. Recall a drive through Death Valley with two other bikers who thought I was a little overdressed. Interestingly enough - I was the one that didn't get heat stroke.
05-30-12, 12:09 PM
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05-30-12, 12:34 PM
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Ahh! The zombie thread from 2004! 
I don't ride shirtless, but that's because I don't like the way my body looks without clothing. If you want to ride without a shirt, have at it. I encourage it if you're female!
Fun useless fact: I used to mow the yard shirtless wearing shorts when I was 100lbs heavier. Now that I'm lighter I'm *more* ashamed of my body. Weird.
I don't ride shirtless, but that's because I don't like the way my body looks without clothing. If you want to ride without a shirt, have at it. I encourage it if you're female!
Fun useless fact: I used to mow the yard shirtless wearing shorts when I was 100lbs heavier. Now that I'm lighter I'm *more* ashamed of my body. Weird.
05-31-12, 03:34 PM
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