Question from Newbie - what do you wear

[julypace]

Hmm...I'd be nervous going Commando in those white shorts! But then again- that model probably gets waxed there every week.... YeOW-chee!!!![/QUOTE]

Hi Lisa - what is "Commando"

Thanx

[run it, ride it]

Wikipedia says:

The terms "going commando" or simply "commando" are often used in the United States to refer to wearing no underwear under the pants (trousers). The term originated with American soldiers who preferred not to wear underwear in field conditions because of its tendency to retain sweat, and the additional laundry burden. The terms are analogous to the Scottish military term "regimental" referring to wearing no underwear under the kilt.

And Lisa, you can't wax there every week o_O! Unless you have a Rogaine addiction.

[Mimosa]

I rode with those ladies yasterday afternoon and talked about their idea. They said they got the idea from some cycling magazine a few years ago. The article stated that many pros in Europe (men and women) wear a pair of "high end" pantyhose during winter.

I am from europe (the netherlands) and believe me 'Never heard of it'.

I have got long fleece tights, long sleeve shirts and a wind blocker jacket so far. Per your suggestion, I should get long fingered gloves, themal underwear, shoe covers, cap..... ugrrrr

What I normally wear in the winter are those footless long legged cycling bips (and when freezing cold I wear leg warmers under that), a sweat shirt, a (ski) turtle neck long sleeved shirt, a good thermal cycling style jacket, shoe covers, a cap which fits undet the helmet, thermal long fingerred gloves.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

And Lisa, you can't wax there every week o_O! Unless you have a Rogaine addiction.

As a non-waxing non-shaving, non-Rogainer, I've now been exposed as knowing NOTHIN' about these things!
Lisa
(proudly wearing my sheepskin from "Tufts University" and avoiding white biking shorts)

[eclectic]

Personally I don't cycle outside in the winter because I don't like snow, ice, and -20 degree temps so it is indoor trainer for this girl

HOWEVER I have heard of the pantyhose for warmth idea. A lot of people, men as well as women do it around here for a variety of activities. I don't know about using it for cycling, but they use them for added warmth under thermals (long underwear). Pantyhose add some extra warmth w/o a lot of extra bulk. For the amount of layers you need here you would look like the Charlie Brown in the winter

[presfoxm]

My random contribution is: put a layer of Saran Wrap between the pad of your shoes and the clips. I have odor eaters in my shoes and put Saran Wrap under them and it made a huge difference. The freezing metal of my clipless pedals made it impossible for me to ride for more than 30-40 minutes in winter! I also put a layer over the mesh on the toes... It made all the difference. Gotta love the Wrap!

[julypace]

Wikipedia says:

The terms "going commando" or simply "commando" are often used in the United States to refer to wearing no underwear under the pants (trousers). The term originated with American soldiers who preferred not to wear underwear in field conditions because of its tendency to retain sweat, and the additional laundry burden. The terms are analogous to the Scottish military term "regimental" referring to wearing no underwear under the kilt.

And Lisa, you can't wax there every week o_O! Unless you have a Rogaine addiction.

Hi RI, RI - thanks for that. Thought it might be a particular type of cycling clothes. Never heard of it...

My random contribution is: put a layer of Saran Wrap between the pad of your shoes and the clips. I have odor eaters in my shoes and put Saran Wrap under them and it made a huge difference. The freezing metal of my clipless pedals made it impossible for me to ride for more than 30-40 minutes in winter! I also put a layer over the mesh on the toes... It made all the difference. Gotta love the Wrap!

Hi presfoxm - thanks for another trick! It is hard to imagine a piece of wrap would make any noticeable difference but I should give it a try