Riding suits.... When is it not worth it?
08-04-15, 10:17 PM
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Riding suits.... When is it not worth it?
I was having a conversation with one of my colleagues and he said he doesn't wear the jersey or shorts during short rides. I wore one when I went 14 miles and then when I rode back. I suppose for comfort I wouldn't really like a bunch of hanging clothing, and as it was my first road bike ride I didn't want to chafe.
So, when is a ride short enough not to bother with the shorts? Are the undergarment style options worth an investment for a 12 mile commute? Should I just wear the gear and embrace it for what it is?
So, when is a ride short enough not to bother with the shorts? Are the undergarment style options worth an investment for a 12 mile commute? Should I just wear the gear and embrace it for what it is?
08-04-15, 10:23 PM
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My commute is 13 miles each way, and I wear the kit every time.
But if I'm on the MUP with my kids for a few miles, I'll just wear athletic shorts, fitted T, and running shoes (with clipless pedals).
But if I'm on the MUP with my kids for a few miles, I'll just wear athletic shorts, fitted T, and running shoes (with clipless pedals).
08-04-15, 10:25 PM
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For anything longer than 30 minutes, I prefer bibs and a jersey. Plus it saves a lot of wear and tear on your work clothes. For some of us, that means wool dress pants, which are not really designed for daily riding.
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If it's hot out, then I kit up. Regular street clothes get sweaty too fast.
If it isn't hot out, then I have been known to ride 20+ miles in street clothes.
If it isn't hot out, then I have been known to ride 20+ miles in street clothes.
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I wear shorts and a jersey for just about every ride I do.
Except maybe when I'm travelling/touring. Then I will bring cycling shorts, but I might wear a wicking T-shirt instead.
Except maybe when I'm travelling/touring. Then I will bring cycling shorts, but I might wear a wicking T-shirt instead.
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Am I riding my road bike...kit up.
Am I riding a different bike...wear whatever.
All depends on what my goal is while riding the bike.
Am I riding a different bike...wear whatever.
All depends on what my goal is while riding the bike.
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Like SpeshulEd - training and recreational rides on the road bike may be longer or shorter, but as such, I always wear the lycra. If I'm taking the bike to run an errand or make a social visit somewhere, I'll wear street clothes, but if the destination is more than 10 miles away, I'll usually wear cycling shorts in lieu of regular underwear.
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The only time I'm in just shorts and a t shirt is if I'm riding to the gym and then I'm wearing nikes with clipless pedals too. If I'm riding to be riding, I'm wearing it all.
