Clothing advice for a newbie
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punkypossum
Donut Devil
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Aldi should have their cycling stuff in soon, I think you have missed the lidl summer stuff. Good way to get kitted out cheaply - the shorts can be a bit hit and miss, but I've always been really happy with the jerseys, jackets and mitts from there...
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
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scook94 said:
Maybe, but the chances are it wouldn't have made any difference. I am not trying to be callous, but when Donald Dewer tripped and hit his head, no one started telling us that we should all wear helmets when we were walking! The risk level is about the same. Natasha Richardson suffered a compression injury, such injures are cause by the brain moving under sudden deceleration. Helmets do not protect against this type of injury, they give limited protect against contact injures i.e. fracture or contusion. Such injures are less often fatal because they can be seen and are more likely to be treated quickly.
Personally I was sickened by the speed with which there were people popping up on the News saying that Natasha Richardson should have been wearing a helmet. This was even before any detail was given as to the nature of her injury and before it could have been known if a helmet could have saved her. The same people also immediately started saying that cyclist should also wear helmets, this just goes to show the vulture like nature of the helmet industry lobbyists and deep level of cynicism they have of the lives of others. It is about spreading fear to make money
meic
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The one item of cycling clothing that I find that I wear the most is a Polaris jacket which has a windproof front, I wish it had windproof arms too.
I have lots of cycle specific clothing and walking gear, which I am happy to wear. What I find is that I get very hot going up the hills then the wind cuts right through me going down again, this is made worse by the fact I am soaked in sweat.
So clothes that let you be cool on the uphill yet protect you from the wind chill are the most suitable. I have lightweight windproofs but they dont let the sweat out the same way as a fleece or similar material does. Also they cant just get thrown in the wash.
I have lots of cycle specific clothing and walking gear, which I am happy to wear. What I find is that I get very hot going up the hills then the wind cuts right through me going down again, this is made worse by the fact I am soaked in sweat.
So clothes that let you be cool on the uphill yet protect you from the wind chill are the most suitable. I have lightweight windproofs but they dont let the sweat out the same way as a fleece or similar material does. Also they cant just get thrown in the wash.
youngoldbloke
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Globalti
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My ha' p 'orth after 45 years of mountaineering and cycling: the best investment you can make is a Helly Hansen Lifa top, that's the very snug fitting polypropylene top which has white stripes on the arms:
This is a versatile and justifiably popular garment you can wear for cycling, running, walking, skiing, any sport where you are likely to sweat. It keeps your insulating mid layer separated from your skin while allowing sweat to pass through. A cotton T shirt will get soaked and feel clammy.
The next best investment would be a pair of Ron Hill Tracksters:
Another excellent and versatile garment, you can wear them over cycling shorts in Spring and Autumn and use them for running, under a shell for skiing, as summer walking breeches rolled up, for general lounging around and even in bed!
Both garments wash and dry easily and quickly and will last you for years.
As a rule, for road riding buy clothes which are snug fitting because you don't want loose flapping fabrics and it looks naff riding along with a big jacket bulging out, as well as catching the wind.
Helmet: having clouted my head very hard on the pavement once is a fast tumbling fall I am never without a helmet as I reckon mine saved me a bad injury or worse.
This is a versatile and justifiably popular garment you can wear for cycling, running, walking, skiing, any sport where you are likely to sweat. It keeps your insulating mid layer separated from your skin while allowing sweat to pass through. A cotton T shirt will get soaked and feel clammy.
The next best investment would be a pair of Ron Hill Tracksters:
Another excellent and versatile garment, you can wear them over cycling shorts in Spring and Autumn and use them for running, under a shell for skiing, as summer walking breeches rolled up, for general lounging around and even in bed!
Both garments wash and dry easily and quickly and will last you for years.
As a rule, for road riding buy clothes which are snug fitting because you don't want loose flapping fabrics and it looks naff riding along with a big jacket bulging out, as well as catching the wind.
Helmet: having clouted my head very hard on the pavement once is a fast tumbling fall I am never without a helmet as I reckon mine saved me a bad injury or worse.
The 'old fashioned' approach.
Many layers, top and bottom.
1/ A layer against your skin that wicks away the sweat.
2/ A string vest to trap air.
3/ A short sleeve cycle jersey.
4/ A long sleeve cycle jersey.
5/ Cycle shorts with GOOD insert.
6/ Cycle tights.
7/ Training longs.
8/ Lightweight waterproof overtrousers.
The reason for two cycle jerseys is that if you need to peel off a layer, it folds up and goes in a back pocket.
Many layers, top and bottom.
1/ A layer against your skin that wicks away the sweat.
2/ A string vest to trap air.
3/ A short sleeve cycle jersey.
4/ A long sleeve cycle jersey.
5/ Cycle shorts with GOOD insert.
6/ Cycle tights.
7/ Training longs.
8/ Lightweight waterproof overtrousers.
The reason for two cycle jerseys is that if you need to peel off a layer, it folds up and goes in a back pocket.
A pair of Blisteresist socks and two Thinsulate beenie hats. One to wear on your head and one to chop the Thinsulate material out into two pieces and wrap round your toes inside the Blisteresist socks.
That means you need at least two pairs of shoes. One summer and one larger pair for winter. ( best to have one or two pairs of shoes per bike, colour co-ordination and all that
)
You also need two pairs of track mits. A summer pair, and one pair to wear over thinsulate wooly gloves.
Round the neck, get a young lady who can knit to knit you a 'neck band', or go to a motorcycle clothing store.
Helmets are optional. If you do go for a helmet, mark on the adjusters your 'no beenie' setting and your 'beenie' setting.
That means you need at least two pairs of shoes. One summer and one larger pair for winter. ( best to have one or two pairs of shoes per bike, colour co-ordination and all that
)You also need two pairs of track mits. A summer pair, and one pair to wear over thinsulate wooly gloves.
Round the neck, get a young lady who can knit to knit you a 'neck band', or go to a motorcycle clothing store.
Helmets are optional. If you do go for a helmet, mark on the adjusters your 'no beenie' setting and your 'beenie' setting.
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
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- Auld Reekie
Cycle in style, it has got to be Tweed...
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
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- Auld Reekie
Um, why?? What are you trying to sell?
