How old is too old for Lycra 🥴

[Gwylan]

A. Sorry to hear that
B. Well done
C. You will never be too old for lycra - no-one is.

But normal people may find it a bit of a challenge to good taste.
Like when your grandparents turn up at a family do in what they wore when they first met.
A challenge, can I get in the Lycra that I still have?!
Second question, should I try?

Can you still get that mysterious creme that was necessary for a certain area?

That was kit I wore until my 40s.
A photo may follow.
Lawyers and style consultant being consulted. I might damage the family brand franchise

 

[taximan]

When you bend down to pull your shorts up only to find you are not able to straighten up.

I know what you mean

 

[Sharky]

Dont forget to get the ‘chain tattoo’ for more street cred

That tattoo looks to be on his left outer leg. Surely for realism, it should be on his right inner leg?

 

[Mike_P]

That tattoo looks to be on his left outer leg. Surely for realism, it should be on his right inner leg?

Perfectly authentic when you have stood too close on the right side of the bike facing forward; had me puzzled for a while when it happened!

 

[Sharky]

Perfectly authentic when you have stood too close on the right side of the bike facing forward; had me puzzled for a while when it happened!

Very plausible.
For me though, being right handed and in the UK, always stand to the left of the bike.

 

[Gwylan]

Well, I went and found my 80's Lycra shorts & bib. Not too bad a fit, considering.
Thought I'd like a top to match.
Googled Carrera and found the bib set. The had to sit down £50+ for a replacement. I am confident I would never have spent that much.

 

[chris-suffolk]

Well, I went and found my 80's Lycra shorts & bib. Not too bad a fit, considering.
Thought I'd like a top to match.
Googled Carrera and found the bib set. The had to sit down £50+ for a replacement. I am confident I would never have spent that much.

£50 for bib's is quite cheap. Easy to pay well north of £100.

 

[Gwylan]

£50 for bib's is quite cheap. Easy to pay well north of £100.

Well they are out there at £100+, but didn't want to exaggerate.

 

[simongt]

Well I'm nearly 69 wear what you like, just be comfortable

At 69, agree completely - !

 

[chrisleuty]

That tattoo looks to be on his left outer leg. Surely for realism, it should be on his right inner leg?

Looking at the shoe straps, that is his right inner leg.

 

[YellowV2]

Same here

 

[Sharky]

Looking at the shoe straps, that is his right inner leg.

Well spotted. I can sleep soundly now

 

[Ian H]

Dont forget to get the ‘chain tattoo’ for more street cred


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Sign of an incompetent beginner. I know at least one club will ban you from the club-run for that.

 

[neil_merseyside]

Sign of an incompetent beginner. I know at least one club will ban you from the club-run for that.

I'd not join a club like that in the first place.

Erm, actually I think I might join and then rock up to every ride with a ring bite on my left leg (arm even?) around knee (elbow) to see how many riders exploded spontaneously.

 

[Slick]

Sign of an incompetent beginner. I know at least one club will ban you from the club-run for that.

Obviously that's ridiculous.