Lrg caboose-tights,shorts, or skort??

[Deborajen]

When I first started riding, my husband gave me a pair of cycling shorts for my birthday. I looked at them and thought there was no way I'd wear something that tight on my big rear end, so I wore them under hiking shorts for two or three rides. Loved them so much I pitched the cover-up - just wore a longer and more loose fitting top. I've seen other women do that and it does seem to look good, regardless of how big or small they are. You see more than just a butt on a bike when you're following them. Plus, it's still comfortable and the loose fabric is out of the way where it needs to be.

It helps to remember that cyclists come in all shapes and sizes. In the September issue of Bicycling magazine, there is a picture of a 5'10'' 290 lb. man in spandex on his bike. He's cycling to get in shape. Good for him - good for everyone to ride. Be comfortable - and keep riding.

Deb

[Kimred]

I like Mens InSport Cycling shorts they are a bit roomier in the leg. I also wear loose Running T-shirts and tanks that wick away sweat during long hot rides.

[Surlygirl]

For cooler weather riding I also like the sporthill tights. They are roomier and you can wear bike shorts under them. TE has some called Voyage. I have the xc ones and I like that they are not skin tight.

[latelatebloomer]

My sweet caboose is very happy in the Terry 1x shorts (I'm 5'5". 220some-lbs.) I felt self-conscious at first, but I can't imagine having extra material flapping around. Even if I don't exactly look sleek, I FEEL sleek The shorts are pricey & my budget is tight - I've been able to find a couple nice synthetic v-neck T-shirts to use as jerseys. They weren't designed to be jerseys, but I love them to death & they were only 9 bucks each in the plus size dept. of Marshalls. So I guess there are innumerable solutions to our wardrobe problems if we get creative!!

[Quillfred]

I, uh, like the longer shorts It prevents the "sausage thing" from happening. Had to give away a new pair of Trashy Cat shorts because they fit small and shorter than I like.

I like being able to wear loud and outrageous clothes! I don't understand why someone would buy drab bike clothes anyway. It seems too dangerous.

Carole

[greenchick]

I like being able to wear loud and outrageous clothes! I don't understand why someone would buy drab bike clothes anyway. It seems too dangerous.

Yes! In off-the-bike life, about 90% of my clothes are black, but on the bike, the need for visibility is just an excuse for indulging a secret taste for the most outrageous colors out there.

I also find that as long as I'm moving, I don't even think about the fact that I'm wearing bike shorts -- it's only at the end of the ride that I say, "huh, I've been parading my a$$ all over town in lycra and neon yellow -- ya think someone might have seen me?"

[doctorfrau]

Yes! In off-the-bike life, about 90% of my clothes are black, but on the bike, the need for visibility is just an excuse for indulging a secret taste for the most outrageous colors out there.

I also find that as long as I'm moving, I don't even think about the fact that I'm wearing bike shorts -- it's only at the end of the ride that I say, "huh, I've been parading my a$$ all over town in lycra and neon yellow -- ya think someone might have seen me?"

Ya - isn't it empowering to NOT care what you look like - even for just a LITTLE while?