I've bought Lycra!

[mjr]

careful Theresa May will be watching

https://tor.eff.org/ or any of the other ways of fixing her snoopy nose.

 

[WorcesteRob]

Wearing lycra is the only way to get the appreciative nod from the Sunday morning roadies, dress in anything less and you are just not worthy to share the same tarmac.

It's definitely more comfortable with the padded rear end, just don't buy white unless you really do want the "Linford" on show

 

[Wolf616]

I can confirm that I have a tiny willy and wear leg warmers under baggy shorts

 

[Dogtrousers]

I wear trousers. As any gentleman (or dog) would do.

Actually, I'm still wearing shorts, as it's not cold enough for trousers yet. I have been known to upset the fashion police with tights under shorts, in that inbetweeny time when it's not quite trousers weather. I have also been known to wear secret tights under my trousers in very cold weather.

 

[the_craig]

One downside of wearing Lycra tights is that my leg hair sticks through and my legs look like hot dogs after being rolled on a dirty carpet. So my dilemma is whether to shave or not.

Oh, and it's not just leg hair that sticks through...

 

[youngoldbloke]

I wear trousers. As any gentleman (or dog) would do.

Actually, I'm still wearing shorts, as it's not cold enough for trousers yet. I have been known to upset the fashion police with tights under shorts, in that inbetweeny time when it's not quite trousers weather. I have also been known to wear secret tights under my trousers in very cold weather.

What's wrong with that? This time of year it's the default option - or leg warmers. Anyway reckon tight cycling clothing is a good look, fit for purpose, like running kit is a good idea for ...... running.
So, are cargo shorts and repro football shirts on fat blokes down the pub a better look? I think not!

One downside of wearing Lycra tights is that my leg hair sticks through and my legs look like hot dogs after being rolled on a dirty carpet. So my dilemma is whether to shave or not.

Oh, and it's not just leg hair that sticks through...

Not a good look. Shave
I've got one pair that does that - very thin fabric. The winter weight ones are fine. So by the time the leg hair has regrown for the winter it's no longer a problem

 

[RichardB]

Any mention of shaving your legs, and this starts playing in my head:

Wrestle poodles and win! Play beachball! Shave your legs!

If you get it, you get it.

 

[cyberknight]

I wear trousers. As any gentleman (or dog) would do.

Actually, I'm still wearing shorts, as it's not cold enough for trousers yet. I have been known to upset the fashion police with tights under shorts, in that inbetweeny time when it's not quite trousers weather. I have also been known to wear secret tights under my trousers in very cold weather.

Its been hovering around 4 degrees on some of my commutes, not bare leg weather for me !

 

[mjr]

I wear trousers. As any gentleman (or dog) would do.

Quite right!

 

[adamangler]

I dont know why anyone would be bothered about wearing lycra, its fit for purpose.

I mean if youre mega fat and wearing lycra yes you are probably going to get laughed at by the odd driver but its very unlikely you will hear them laughing so what the big deal

 

[RichardB]

Does anyone else remember Bicycle magazine from the 80s? There was one cover which featured an immensely fat man on the skinniest, lightest racing bike imaginable. He was wearing skin-tight Lycra, a yellow top from memory. I'm afraid it put me off wearing Lycra for many years, and I suspect I was not alone. I'll post an image if I can dig the mag out.

 

[youngoldbloke]

- and then there's this chap
- if he'd had hot dinners for the number of times this picture ....... etc etc ....... maybe not a good idea.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Quite right!

Oh, I'm quite enlightened regarding the ladies. I believe in progressive, practical wear, such as this bifurcated riding ensemble:

 

[Profpointy]

Oh, I'm quite enlightened regarding the ladies. I believe in progressive, practical wear, such as this bifurcated riding ensemble:

protective headgear too!

 

[Dogtrousers]

protective headgear too!

You'll note that the model is sporting a costume in the latest "high visibility" black which stands out against the grey of the typical London pea-souper. Hackney carriage drivers can spot her from yards away.

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