Riding without the proper clothing

[summerdays]

There is no "proper clothing" for cycling. I wouldn't suggest flip-flops or a long skirt that might get caught in the wheel but otherwise you can wear what you like.

I frequently wear Birkenstocks, though one of my cycling workmates disapproves! And the hassle with skirts are ones that are very straight, you need a bit of movement space in a skirt.

 

[nappadang]

I was exactly the same a year ago. Fatty on a bike with no proper gear at all. I've bought some kit since then but it hasn't enhanced or detracted from my enjoyment. It's about getting out not what you look like. Go for it mate and don't worry, you'll soon be going so fast, no one will have time to see what you're wearing.

 

[MontyVeda]

i always cycle in trainers (or boots), jeans & T-shirt or jumper or big winter jacket... the last person i want to see in lycra is me.

 

[Lemond]

Wear what you like. However, since pulling on the Lycra I don't think I could ever go back. Way too comfortable.

 

[Learnincurve]

I would argue that although there is no wrong or right clothing for cycling there most certainly is clothing that will make cycling more comfortable and less sweat soaked or hot.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

There is no "proper clothing" for cycling. I wouldn't suggest flip-flops or a long skirt that might get caught in the wheel but otherwise you can wear what you like.

So short skirts are fine !

 

[Cuchilo]

So short skirts are fine !

I look hot in mine !

 

[nappadang]

I look hot in mine !

Pics or you're fibbing!

 

[welsh dragon]

I look hot in mine !

So we've all heard..

 

[Cuchilo]

Joking aside the lycra thing is nothing to do with what I look like . OK you buy what you think maybe nice but its more to do with sweating up or keeping warm .
You don't go swimming fully clothed do you ? But you may pull up your jeans to take a paddle .

 

[Phixion]

Sometimes I go out in Jeans and a collared shirt, other times it's tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt, sometimes with a hoody depending on how cold it is.

 

[Batgirl]

I cycle in 3/4 length gym pants and a t-shirt though did muse at getting a cycling jersey I've opted to wait till I've lost some weight first.

@Nigelnaturist - I am not sure I'd suit a short skirt .. Queen sang a song with women like me in mind.. lol

 

[summerdays]

In the absolute coldest weather I've even worn a down jacket, though that only happens once or twice a year. Wear what you are comfortable in, and don't care what others think, and if it's not comfortable then experiment with the alternatives.

 

[bpsmith]

I couldn't being myself to do Lycra. That lasted a week and then I caved. Really love the kit now and don't cycle without it.

The difference for me is, I only ride for recreation and never just to get somewhere. If I was using my bike as transport, then I would dress for where I was going like the rest of you guys.

The most important thing is to wear whatever you God damn like!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Pics or you're fibbing!

Not got any in a skirt, got a couple from the WNBR in London 2008, but none from the 2013, 2014 York rides.