Bravery is wearing bib tights !

[Big Nick]

Took up cycling a month or so ago and just purchased my first lycra :-0

Tried them on in the house tonight and I don't think the missus has laughed so much in years!!

I actually think they looked ok especially with a jacket, cycling shoes and cycle helmet pulled down over my face!! I've got a couple of stone to shift (6'1 and 15 stone) so no doubt will look better in time!!

Not sure if I'll dare stop anywhere when out riding!!

 

[helston90]

Pah don't give two hoots what other people think- this time of year they're your warm and comfy best friend, once you get a top on you loose the Borat straps and the lycra instead of baggy clothes will make a world of difference. Enjoy and then destroy your credit card on some more!

 

[ianrauk]

No one really cares. You'll soon get used to them.

 

[derrick]

Where are the pics.

 

[screenman]

Cycling was designed for lycra. If you are happy you will find it rubs ofg on others.

 

[DCLane]

My wife also laughed and laughed when I first wore them at 14stone.

Until I hit 12 st. I wouldn't ride without baggy shorts over the top.

Now ... I don't care. Neither she or anyone else laughs now

 

[simon.r]

Embrace the Lycra...it is your friend

 

[screenman]

Baggy shorts over black leggings or leg warmers is just the worst look going. It shouts I am hiding something, however small it may be.

 

[Hip Priest]

Never had a problem wearing lycra from day one. It looks fine. I find myself looking down on cyclists who wear 'modesty shorts' over their lycra. It's like putting a wig on top of your cycling helmet. You look like a nobber. Stop it.

 

[ayceejay]

• Lycra. If you are happy you will find it rubs of on others.

Isn't this what 'the missus is afraid of?

Personally I think bib tights/shorts are a major incentive to loose the gut, that and a jersey made to fit Wiggo and not you.

 

[Cuchilo]

Does anyone actually think they look good in lycra with a helmet on ? That is the worst look ever but you need to learn to say who cares . I doubt I will ever say I look good dressed like this

 

[mcshroom]

Different styles for different occasions with me. I'll ride in full lycra, baggy 3/4s, baggy 3/4s with 3/4 tights underneath, jeans or even a full dinner suit (done this once). Sometimes I dress for the journey, or for the destination, or for whatever reason I like. So what? What's with the hang up on baggies?

3/4 touring shorts like humvees are great for carrying stuff on tour or when mountain biking, Also make you look less like a cyclist when you get off the bike to wonder round somewhere you are visiting

 

[ColinJ]

Where are the pics.

Here's one ...

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I've got a couple of stone to shift (6'1 and 15 stone)

I wish I could claim to be as light as that & I'm only 5'11"

Alan...

 

[ScotiaLass]

I wear Lycra and I'm not small! I don't care - I'm comfortable and that's what matters.
I have baggy shorts for the summer as well as Lycra shorts.
I ride an MTB!!
Embrace the Lycra!!