Newbie here - Plus-Size gal with severe fear of lycra

[bikerHen]

Finally a question I can respond to! Being a plus size gal myself, I totally relate to the lycra problem. Last year, I rode in stretch demin shorts and baggy cotton tops. That worked well for me. The problem was, and still is, there is nothing delicate about me when I ride and I sweat like crazy! This spring my sweat soaked clothing gets really cold when I stop. I was dreaming of wicking clothing. So, I ordered a pair of plus size lycra shorts to wear with my baggy tops. The shorts worked well but only a plus size gal knows the true fear of cycling jerseys. To my surprise I found a LBS that carried a few plus size tops. They "wick" yea! and they were NOT fitted. They only had short sleeve tops and I'm a sleeveless kinda gal so I went home and sunk my business profits into ordering a couple of sleeveless tops online. I can't wait until they arrive. I'm still a little leary about wrapping my fat bod in such bright colors but what the heck! At least I'm out there doing something about it. Besides, with my new road bike, I'm just a flash anyway! bikerHen