For my trip around Lake Superior, I brought three pairs of loose-fitting cycling knickers, three woolen jerseys (2 short sleeve, 1 long), three pairs of regular socks, one pair of knee socks, arm warmers, rain jacket and pants, a cycling cap, and a knit cap. I went commando so I didn't have to bother with undergarments.

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And holy crap, Machka, this thread is old... ;-)

I couldn't believe the difference when I switched from tech to wool. It's wool for me from now on except for when it's really hot then I wear a seersucker shirt.

Usually casual clothes, if it is hot, a regular t-shirt and shorts or hiking pants, if it is cold/very sunny, a long sleeve shirt.

I don't want to open a new thread so I'll ask here-> does anybody use theese shimano shoes? I'm looking for spd shoes in which I can easily walk, does anything like that exists?

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I wear Lake mtn bike shoes which are great on and off the bicycle.

There are many options for SPD's with recessed cleats that are decent for walking.

Another option is Shimano SH-SD65 SPD Sandals. They're very comfortable, yet the platform is still stiff enough for good support and power transfer. Once I got past my reluctance of "sandals" , I found these a great touring option.

I wear shimano sandals. Very comfy on and off the bike. Until this year I wore them year round (Oregon). In the rain I add seal skins socks.

kari

I haven't started touring yet, but so far my cycle clothing has evolved from regular clothing to moisture wicking ankle length tights and moisture wicking long sleeved top in warm weather. I've had a few hard core looking cyclists along the way ask 'Aren't you hot??' when they've stopped to ask me about 'bent trike. My response was, 'No, and I'm not chaffing or burning either.'

When I start touring, I think for shopping and what not, I'll bring along a pair of casual linen pants to slip on over the tights and some kind of shirt.

And I agree about the wool. Love my wool thermals.

That's how I do it... You gonna do the miles, first you must be comfortable.. But, ever go into that only establishment out in the desert. It just might be a bar.. I'd not worry about my semi- plain jersey, but the pull over pair of baggies just might keep you out of a fight.

Did anyone here actually ever have this problem?

I have never had any comments made about my clothing that I remotely considered to be a problem and I certainly never had anyone pick a fight because of my spandex. I have camped with a bunch of partying Harley guys and gone into little hole in the wall bars, but the people there were either friendly or ignored me (most often friendly). Once in a great while there might be some good natured ribbing, but that has been rare and only after somewhat of a rapport was established. Then again I am asleep before the bars are really rocking and if I wasn't I would have probably slipped on my long pants when riding was done for the day.

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For really cold weather 0 to minus temps you can't beat this gear. I break mine out when it's really cold otherwise it's a bit too hot for me. It's very light too and can be washed in a machine with no special care needed. I've had my jacket for thirty odd years now and it's as good as new.

I recall an Adventure Cycling article, posted to their website, that mentioned 'covering up' because some towns are very conservative and don't see cyclists all that often. (I'd provide a link but I can't find the article now.) Personally I find this hard to believe.

Not that it's an everyday problem... But, certain locations can be.. Our example was the outback of Nevada.. We did not get into any fights. But, we sure had some snickering... Spandex and Gabby Hayes prospector types , just are not compatable. Maybe, if it was later in the day , there might have been potential for a fight.?... If they had downed a few more Bud's... That day, I sure would have put on a pair of baggies over my bike clothes; if only I had not left them on the sag wagon. Oh, well. It was an education for them.. Besides, there were about 20 of us and a half dozen of them..

The lightweight wicking pile of the Buffalo system seems similar to Marmot's Driclime approach. I'm good down to freezing with a wool baselayer and a Driclime windshirt

I guess it more depends on where you are touring and what time of year it is. I'm not so sure I would be a very good cold weather tourer. I just don't like being cold for endless hours. I do have leg warmers, arm warmers, base layers, tights, full gloves, wools socks, and jackets, so i could do it, but I'm a wimp
I don't mind a couple of hours of cold, it beats the trainer for miles any day.

My load list has been narrowed down to rain pants, rain/wind jacket, two short sleeve jerseys, one set of arm warmers, two cycling shorts, a pull over regular shirt, a pair of zippered cargo pants, and 3 pairs of socks and two pair of underwear.

Wrinkles rule the day since that's why compression sacks were invented, lol.