Need Cycling Clothes for Girls

[Biciclista]

I have a few things kicking around - a barely used wind jacket and a pair of wind pants. A couple of x-small jerseys and a couple pairs of socks. My husband threw in a jersey as well, though I doubt it would fit any of the girls... maybe a boy can use it. I'll see if I can hit up the team for some of our excess and check the local shop that sometimes has shorts on sale for under $10.

what local shop has shorts for under $10?

[Eden]

what local shop has shorts for under $10?

Sometimes Bicycles West has clearances on old stuff - yes it may be 5 years old.... but its really cheap. As long as its not a helmet who cares. It's not like cycling short styles change so drastically everyone will be looking as saying that's so 90's....

[Susan Otcenas]

Lorri,

Sounds like you've had quite the response to this. Can you find out if your friend's group still needs clothing? I have a BIG box of pieces that need a home. Most of the items are "lightly blemished" warranty items for which we've received vendor credit. I'm free to do what I want with them. Most of it is still quite functional (much of it unworn) but not sellable.

If he still needs apparel, I'll send a bunch. Otherwise, I'm open to suggestions on where to donate these items.

Susan

[Eden]

I've let my team know as well. A few people have already expressed some interest. I got a pair of small padded baggy shorts and a pair of pink and black cycling gloves on sale today to add to my box.

[velogirl]

Hi Susan! I'm pretty sure Kenneth is still collecting clothing for his program.

For other alternatives, here are a couple of donation sources I know of in CA. I'm sure other folks will know places elsewhere in the US (or abroad).

Trips for Kids -- sells new, used, blems, etc in their thrift shop (the Recyclery) to fund their mountain bike programs for at-risk kids in SF. TFK is run by Marilyn Price (Jefferson Award, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, etc). I volunteer as a trip volunteer and have run special girls camps, too! It's a very worthy group.

NorCal High School Mountain Bike League -- collect used clothing & gear in the annual "Lycra Drive" to be distributed to new high school teams and riders.

[Biciclista]

I mailed my package last night. jerseys for guys and gals and some bike shorts for gals. I look forward to seeing them all dressed up in our duds!!

[velogirl]

can you even imagine how much clothing that is? I shipped 11 pounds of clothing today from our team. I kept an inventory of my donation but not of everyone else's. 11 pounds is probably enough to outfit a marching band!

Kenneth has been posting photos of the kids and their bikes (they got a HUGE donation) on his blog. Check it out!

[Eden]

The gals on my team are coming through too - we have a team party next Friday so it will take a little while for our stuff, but I'll be collecting and mailing next week.