I like lycra
 

I feel weird saying this, but i like lycra. Coming from the mountain biking world years ago I allways thought roadies to be a weird bunch with latent *****exual tendancies. but ive come to realize that dang, if you have the body spandex is awesome.

That is all.

There is no doubt that our unique clothing gets questionable looks but what most onlookers don’t realize is that those funny shorts and jerseys really are necessary to a comfortable ride. Anyone who’s tried to ride in a pair of running shorts and a floppy t-shirt could attest to this.

It is a shame that lycra does tend to make people question your sexuality.

Who said anything about "latent" big boy?

I like pie. I like bananna cream pie. I like apple pie. I like pumpkin pie. I like pecan pie. I like cheese cake - which I consider pie. I like pie. I think Mtn bikers are wierd bunch with latent poser tendencies, but I like pie.

That is all.

Our last BF get together...

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Football players wear spandex and pile on top of each other while tens of thousands of drunk men watch - not gay

Figure skaters wear spandex and dance around with each other - kinda gay

Cyclists wear lycra and tight jersey's - totally gay



Sometimes the world doesn't make sense.

I always thought it was odd that people call cyclists 'gay guys in spandex'. The pain associated with road cycling doesn't fit the gay norm.

I see the reason for the cycling gear, and even have a jersey of my own, still think the shorts are flamerific (though I'll be wearing some as soon as I UPS comes).

I like pie too, but these taste like crap.

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Go figure.

While I do like lycra I did my first 54 mile ride with a regular jersey and running shorts...I was fine at the end of the ride and what is even more funny is that after about 30 miles one guy wearing lycra starting complaining about some a$$ pain....I tugged on my running shorts and gave him a big :)

What's the idea here, that gay men can't handle pain? Of the gay fellas I know (most of 'em nice guys), none of 'em really seem to lie outside the 'straight norm.' I don't know many people at all who can handle much pain. And I'm not claiming that I can, either!

As for spandex, I tried out some of my girlfriend's rowing spandex about a week ago, and was so amazed that I had to order shorts and a jersey. Those arrived today, and I took them on a 12-mile shakedown ride in the horrible heat and humidity. Oh, it's true! This stuff is wonderful. Only problem is that I haven't figured out how to arrange my *ahem* equipment properly in the shorts, yet. I have to adjust every time I get off the bike... the motion of my legs seems to move things in a vertical direction. Feels and looks fine on the bike, looks and feels a little odd when I stand up.

Okay, do I get the TMI award? :D

Anyway, good stuff, but definitely not necessary whenever I get on a bike. Hey, I'll still ride in jeans on my commuter bike.

I'm thinking if you can handle a D in the A, then you can handle plenty of pain.

Up, or to the side.