Cycling clothing question

[Pedal Wench]

First post - love this website!

I just learned that it was not appropriate to ride in just a sports top. If so, why do they make really cool-looking ones that match the jersey and shorts? Also, what about sports tops made for biking - they come down to the waist, but have pockets in the back for biking gear?

[bounceswoosh]

lea724 --

Sorry for not answering; this forum seems to have a habit of marking things "read" that I haven't! Ugh.

Anyway, I'm sure a waterproof jacket will be fine, but unless it's *really* cold and wet, the heavy material may just make you sweat more. That being said, if I'd *had* a waterproof jacket along, I probably would have worn it.

[Lea724]

Anyway, I'm sure a waterproof jacket will be fine, but unless it's *really* cold and wet, the heavy material may just make you sweat more. That being said, if I'd *had* a waterproof jacket along, I probably would have worn it.

Thanks for the response. I guess I just have to hope for it not being too cold or wet.

Amanda

[Irulan]

Originally posted by Audio-A
First post - love this website!

I just learned that it was not appropriate to ride in just a sports top. If so, why do they make really cool-looking ones that match the jersey and shorts? Also, what about sports tops made for biking - they come down to the waist, but have pockets in the back for biking gear?

If you do wear one, what happens, the cycling fashion police give you a ticket? I've been known to go all the way down to a sports bra on a risk free trail, just to deal with the heat. Mainly, it's the skin-loss penalty for a mistake that I worry about. And If you wear a camelback, it's very sweaty and uncomfortable.

I wear the T-top tanks a lot, next best thing.

As for matching sets, I would imagine that is for the spin/gym rat crowd.

Irulan