What do you wear?

[songlady]

Do you wear different clothes depending on which bike you're riding? Road vs. hybrid vs. MTB? Do you wear road shorts on all your bikes? Mountain shorts on all your bikes? Different jerseys, etc?

[Nanci]

I wear the same lycra shorts on road and MTB. MTB baggy shorts get stuck on the seat nose, and I just prefer lycra now.

I wear the same top on both. Right now I am only wearing tanks, because that means no sports bra, and I have a really good sunscreen.

I wear sandals on the road bike, and haven't worn them on the MTB. I wore my nice Sidi MTB shoes, that I always wore on the road bike, on my MTB once, and felt guilty because they got a little dirty. So now I wear the Shimano MTB shoes that will last till eternity.

I like a Camelback on MTB, because a bottle gets filthy, and it's easier to drink while riding. I like just bottles on the road bike, because my back doesn't roast- but I will carry a Camelback if doing a really long ride in really hot weather- where I am more worried about running out of water than keeping my back cool.

I wear the same gloves, but like glasses with yellow lenses on the trail.

Same helmet. Although I hate it when tree branches scrape it...I'd better get over that.

Each bike has its own under-seat bag with tools, etc.

Nanci

[Trekhawk]

Yep same clothing for each bike except for shoes. I didnt want to get my pretty blue road shoes all dirty so I have black ones for mountain biking. I take a Camelback when Im on my mountain bike and carry all my gear in that.:)

[caligurl]

i have tons of road bike clothing.... and several cute mtb outfits! i also have a mtb and road bike helmet! and different gloves!

my old road bike jackets are now my new mtb jackets!

i have 2 pair of road bike shoes and 1 pair mtb shoes!

[mimitabby]

when I am just going to work my commute is 4 miles downhill, I wear my work clothes.
I pack bike shorts for the ride home (uphill!) and usually wear a teeshirt
or maybe a raincoat too.

For longer rides, I wear all bike clothes because it's easier than hassling with my husband who has a thread on bikejournal about how many bike jerseys he has!
(and wants more of)

[TsPoet]

I almost always wear an Alert Shirt, sometimes a regular jersey, but I am convinced the Alert Shirt has saved my life on at least one occasion. I've got sleeveless, short sleeved and long sleeved versions.
Regular shorts for me, no padding - due to that bent thing I've got going.
http://alertshirt.com/

[KnottedYet]

I only have one bike. I wear anything and everything. I have rainpants to wear over my work clothes, but prefer to just wear my Ibex knickers in the rain if I'm not commuting.

[ladyjai]

no mtn bike, but I have different gloves for my road bike with campy hoods and for my fixie with shimano hoods. shimano hoods are thinner, which eats into my hand faster, thus needing more padding. the extra padding on the plush campy hoods causes aches and pains from my hands having to grip more than they're comfortable gripping.

[fatbottomedgurl]

i have tons of road bike clothing.... and several cute mtb outfits!

Caligurl, why am I not surprised?;)

I prefer a looser top on mtb. More subdued colors. When I ride on the road I prefer RED and YELLOW jerseys as in "please don't run me over you yahoo bro'!!!"

[RoadRaven]

I have a grey and blue jersey to match my grey with blue relief GIANT race bike, black shorts and black/grey gloves...

I have a red jersey for my red SCORPIO when I race on it...

All my shorts are black to ensure they go with anything...

My other jerseys tend to be low key in colours... and def no orange

[BikeLady]

*BikeLady bows her head in shame...*

I have three bikes. I have three (color-coordinated) helmets. I have three pairs of shoes (partly because I use different pedal systems on each of the bikes). I have three pairs of glasses with multiple lenses.

I also have 45 jerseys with coordinated sports bras and matching/coordinating socks.

I am a...Team Estrogen addict!

;)

[Gowest]

Songlady,

I'm basically with Nanci on this one - by the way - Nance - love your new photo!

MTB - cycling skort or lycra shorts, camel back and yellow lenses, spd cleats with specialized shoes.

ROAD - lycra cycling shorts, no camel back and gray/glue lenses, SIDI shoes with spd-SL cleats.

I like to wear my older tops and jackets on the MTB, as they get a little dirtier, as do your shoes. Plus - when I am mountain biking there are more often other activities involved and the skort is a little easier on the eyes when you are walking around and hanging out with others. Unlike baggy shorts, I do not get the skort caught on the seat.

I also need to rant here for us tall ladies - womens jerseys are cute - but too darn short - yeah - I have a belly ring - but showing it while cycling is not high on my priority list. So I tend to wear men's jerseys for the length.

How about wearing an Genesee Beer tank top?? (I see you are in Rochester - I grew up in Painted Post and spent summers on Keuka Lake)

Debi

[songlady]

I wonder if they exist? My father would love a Genny Beer jersey for father's day!!

My main dilemma with clothing is whether or not to wear lycra on my hybrid. I find, like Nanci, that the loose part of my mtb shorts gets caught on the saddle, or rides up into oblivion. For some reason, I have this idea that my lycra should stay with my road bike. Guess I need to just get over it!

[Brina]

depends on the purpose of the ride. I have a road and a hybrid. I have to wear different shoes as I have road pedals on the road bike and campus pedals (spd on one side and flat on the other) on my hybrid. If I am riding my hybrid for a workout (with daughter in the burley) than I wear exactly what I would wear for a work out on my road bike - lycra shorts, tank jersey - I do have different gloves with padding in different spots. If I am on my hybrid riding with my sons I don't wear cycling shoes or cycling clothes. The rides are usually long enough to need padded shorts and we usually stop at a playground to run around for a while.

[bcipam]

I used to be very picky about what I wore on either road or MTB rides but now... not so much. I've noticed alot more people wearing road kits on MTB rides so I've started wearing some of my road jerseys as well.

I don't always wear MTB shorts on MTB rides - usually just when I will be doing a harder, gnarlier ride. MTB will protect me better if I have a fall and of course if riding in tall brush and thistles (which we have alot of in CA) will protect my legs. I generally like MTB jerseys on MTB rides 'cause they are looser, more comfortable and can be cooler.

I don't think there really any rules anymore although most MTB riders wear looser clothing in more sedate colors (like brown, greens, beige and white) and roadies wear all the tight, bright lycra.

I do have different gloves for road and MTB - MTB gloves are Fox's Mojaves which provide more coverage and padding. And shoes - Sidi's for both but Genius 5 for road and Dominators (great name) for MTB (my road pedals are Dura Ace and MTB Time ATAC ZControl). And I am too cheap to have a road and MTB helment as some of my friends. I wear Giro's Havoc for both.

[stella]

it depends on the purpose of the ride. on my road bike--when I go for long rides, i wear your basic road outfit--lycra shorts, jersey, road shoes (look pedals); water bottles. If I am just running a quick errand and my commuter is out of commission--I wear regular clothes and sneakers (the pedals are big enough to support my reg. shoes).

on my mtn bike: lycra shorts (same problem others have had--mtn bike shorts get caught on the saddle); mtn bike shoes (time atac set-up); same jerseys as road; same helmet; camelback type set-up(brand name: "source" out of Isreal);

on commuter: lycra under baggy shorts; mtn bike shoes (time atac pedals); baggy t-shirt. I try to be comfortable.

[Nanci]

Hmmm, most MTB riders where I ride are wearing flashy road jerseys, or street clothes.

Nanci

PS, new avatar was brought on by extremely crabby day (read about in Thread Drift)- I realize it's a grouchy not-flattering pic, (except for Milly!) but that's how I felt.

[bouncybouncy]

i also wear different jerseys for different rides...because of color (road=bright...mtb=subdude (my bike is orange so i am covered during hunting season:eek: i hope)) but also for another reason...mtb i get muddy!!!! the red clay around here does not always wash clean away (did i mention i hate laundry? they do not always get washed immediately...i will shower it off but sometimes that clay just won't budge) so in order to not look like a dirty slob on the road i keep my jerseys separate

gloves...i wear full fingered on mtb...fingerless on road

shoes...difference pedals so different shoes...my commuter & mtb have same cleats so same shoes on them

helmet...i have only one (i remove visor for road, put it back on for mtb & commuting)

shorts...some chamois are more comfy on road, some more comfy on mtb...depends on length of ride

i wear my lycra on my commute...depends on weather which jersey i wear...i wear a backpack with bright colors on it so i do not worry so much about bright colors on my commute but i still wear them.

[Brandi]

*BikeLady bows her head in shame...*

I have three bikes. I have three (color-coordinated) helmets. I have three pairs of shoes (partly because I use different pedal systems on each of the bikes). I have three pairs of glasses with multiple lenses.

I also have 45 jerseys with coordinated sports bras and matching/coordinating socks.

I am a...Team Estrogen addict!

;)
do you really have 45?:eek: I can not imagine even where I would put 45 shirts!
Let's see I used to wear my mtb shorts all the time then my husband bought a pair of road shorts without trying them on. When we got home they didn't fit. We could not take them back cause we got them at Velo swap in SFO which was 4 hours from home. So anyway, I tried them on and they fit me (a little long, make for an interesting tan line). So now all i wear is lycra on my mtb. I like the compression feeling. As far as my shirts go I always try and wear one with yellow in it cause that is the color of my bike. But to be honest I have such a mix match of jersey's and socks. I don't have one outfit that all matches. But it goes well with my personality. I am definatly not a Fredwina!

[Brandi]

Hmmm, most MTB riders where I ride are wearing flashy road jerseys, or street clothes.

Nanci

PS, new avatar was brought on by extremely crabby day (read about in Thread Drift)- I realize it's a grouchy not-flattering pic, (except for Milly!) but that's how I felt.
AWWWWWW I am sorry you were not having a good day in that picture. Your hair is so pretty. I now have a better sence of what you look like. Hey we are going to have a sculpture in Jacksonvile florida. Are you any where near there?

[SandyGirl]

Bright colored cotton tee shirts for visibility. padded bike shorts, gloves, helmet. One of these days I will get some appropriate tops that wick the moisture, etc.

What did I miss?
Sandy

[Nanci]

I can't even imagine wearing a cotton shirt...It'd weigh five pounds by the time I was done!!

Nanci

[hirakukibou]

My SO teases me about this, actually members of the club I ride with tease me too, as my SO shared my "secret." I love bike clothes and will often hang out in them long after the ride is over. I have two bikes one blue and one red. I have color coordinated kits I like to wear with each one. Mostly black shorts, although I have one pair of red castelli's. I have few of different types of jerseys, although in the summer I prefer the sleveless variety. For my blue Fuji my favorite kit is the PI flower power jersey with black shorts, and with my red Luna the wild thing jersey with the red shorts. I am not a fashion plate in my "real" life, but like my bike stuff to match!

[caligurl]

do you really have 45?:eek: I can not imagine even where I would put 45 shirts!


there's a thread on here somewhere... when someone asked how many is too many or something like that.... i have 72 jerseys! (they didn't ask about shorts... tights... socks.... sports bras... gloves... jackets... shoes... etc! so didn't count those!) i also have my brand new KOM jersey (and vest) on order... will be getting both the grand tour and cool breeze jersey.. OH.. and just added this year's BA jersey.. so i actually have 73 on hand! lol!

[Dinahmo]

I wear s/s jerseys for both road & mtb. I've never found a tanktop that suits me although if its a private mtb park I'll ride in one of my sports bras. They cover enough to ride anywhere but I dunno..

for shorts I wear louis garneau, love the technical chamois! often I wear a technical skirt over the shorts. I got it for modesty I think, and I was afraid they'd be no good but they rock.

Shoes I have a pair of pearl izumi for offroad, and shimano for the road.

I think my favourite things are the skirts, at least I get the most comments on them. But my number one favourite cycling clothing things are SOCKS!

Who else has a massive cycling sock collection? They are so cute!

[caligurl]

Who else has a massive cycling sock collection? They are so cute!

i'm sure it will surprise some... but i DON'T! i mostly wear "peds" type socks.... white or grey ones! i RARELY wear the ones that come up on my ankle... for the same reason i don't wear short sleeves and gloves in the summer... icky tanlines! it's bad enough that i have a tanline where my shoes with the showless socks are!

i do have a few pair of cute socks that i'll wear with leg warmers! (tracy can attest to the no ankle socks with shorts! when i was getting ready for borrego.... i had on leg warmers and cute socks... but since it was warm... i thought i'd be taking of my leg warmers eventually.... which i did... so i had to change to my showless socks!! tracy laughed at my anal-ness! lol!)

[bcipam]

Cali, I'm with you when it comes to having too many bike clothes especially since I road and MTB - have to have sets for both. I have a 2 bedroom apartment - one closet is for work an recreational clothes the other all bike stuff. I have so many jerseys it's sad. I can't stop buying them. I vowed no more than I saw the Cool Breeze jersey... yes it is a sickness!!!!!!!

I also have alot of road shorts but only 2 MTB shorts. And socks, lots and lots of bike socks. I love bike socks. Again a major sickness!!!!!!

[caligurl]

yes it is a sickness!!!!!!!

....... Again a major sickness!!!!!!

ahhhhhh but not a sickness we want to cure! right!?!

[SandyGirl]

Nanci, I know what you mean about the cotton tee. I have only been riding for a few weeks and I need to go shopping. I only ride about an hour at most at this point but in a month..look out! HOT!
sandy

[Shimpie]

I made the cotton t-shirt mistake when I first started riding. Once, I ride out to meet someone some for dinner. By the time I got to the restaurant, my shirt was quite damp. When I cooled down, I started to shiver because I had too much evaporation going on!

[TsPoet]

Bright colored cotton tee shirts for visibility. padded bike shorts, gloves, helmet. One of these days I will get some appropriate tops that wick the moisture, etc.

What did I miss?
Sandy


Sandy,
Check out the Alert Shirts - they are less than $10! They do get you on shipping, though, so get a friend to go in with you and order several at once.
These are nice thick, wicking shirts (they have cotton and wicking materials)