Is this proof of cycling taking over my life?

**smurfalicious** · 03-26-2009, 07:28 PM

In the past week, or even less really, two of my bras have died. One underwire broke, the other spent the entire day poking me on BOTH sides. Now other than pain and discomfort this sucks because I really need new sports bras. Both I've had for ages, only like the fit of one, and I need more than one to get through the week.

So I was thinking of getting some nice Moving Comfort bras. Would it be weird if I uh, just got those? They have some very normal bra like ones. It's not like I'm prowling for guys so who cares about uni-boob?

I'm looking at a Phoebe and a Fiona right now. Something pull over, something that will lift and separate, etc.

Am I being a complete and total dork? I don't want to become that girl at the grocery store in sweats, 4 day unwashed hair in a pony tail and a promotional baseball cap (when I wear PJs to the grocery store they're at least cute) but real life is really cutting into my bike money.

A coworker of mine wears nothing but sports bras but she could probably get away with nada. So I'm not sure that's a cute look for busty girls.

**Zen** · 03-26-2009, 07:32 PM

I don't own a 'real' bra. They are instruments of torture to me.

I have a camisole with cups if the need arises, which it rarely does.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-26-2009, 07:37 PM

I'm not exactly sure what the question is?

**Biciclista** · 03-26-2009, 07:38 PM

if this is proof that cycling is taking over her life.
true, she asked more questions after that.

**Veronica** · 03-26-2009, 07:40 PM

Here's the question.

Originally Posted by smurfalicious

So I was thinking of getting some nice Moving Comfort bras. Would it be weird if I uh, just got those? T.

I'm not qualified to answer as I never wear my PJs to the grocery store.

Veronica

**smurfalicious** · 03-26-2009, 07:41 PM

Yeah, sorry, I guess it was more interesting to head it this way than "Thoughts on Moving Comfort Bras." Damn this writing for a living!

**shootingstar** · 03-26-2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica

Here's the question.

I'm not qualified to answer as I never wear my PJs to the grocery store.

Veronica

LOL, me neither. Only if my home was burning down, I'll run over to the store like this. On adult women, PJs in grocery stores looks...dumb. I know, I'm a slumber party pooper.

I tend to wear older bras since I'm sweating them up. I don't need sports bras, something less all fabric underwear-wise, since am smaller anyway. But definitely never underwired bras while on bike.

**Biciclista** · 03-26-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by smurfalicious

Yeah, sorry, I guess it was more interesting to head it this way than "Thoughts on Moving Comfort Bras." Damn this writing for a living!

Seriously you write for a living?

**smurfalicious** · 03-26-2009, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Biciclista

Seriously you write for a living?

I'm going to assume this isn't sarcasm.

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For some bike companies, releasing a bike like the Original Freestyler would be like a one hit wonder putting out a greatest hits album. Fortunately, Haro has 30 years of BMX history behind them and the Original Freestyle is where it all began. After some updates to their famed freestyle geometry Haro splashed the Freestyler with gleaming chrome, added classic Skyway mag wheels, a rugged 3-piece chromoly crankset, as well as a Tektro U-brake. This old school classic is ready for any new school tricks you have up your sleeve.

And a Haro cruiser:

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Originally Posted by shootingstar

LOL, me neither. Only if my home was burning down, I'll run over to the store like this. On adult women, PJs in grocery stores looks...dumb. I know, I'm a slumber party pooper.

I haven't rocked this look in a long time, but I used to live in a smaaaall town and nobody gave a rat's rear end. I never did the whole PJ look, it was usually just super comfy PJ pants and a cute tank top that I would normally wear in public and of course proper undergarments. And there were certain hours I found this acceptable. Like say 5AM runs for donuts and coffee to coerce my hungover friends to get up for a trail ride and late night munchy runs. Times when no one would see me, basically. And most people think I look all of 16 so I guess I used that to get away with it.

**shootingstar** · 03-26-2009, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by smurfalicious

I haven't rocked this look in a long time, but I used to live in a smaaaall town and nobody gave a rat's rear end..............Like say 5AM runs for donuts and coffee to coerce my hungover friends to get up for a trail ride and late night munchy runs. Times when no one would see me, basically. And most people think I look all of 16 so I guess I used that to get away with it.

Hey understood. Just keep it a pleasant memory of youth forever. Otherwise the older you get, you'll look like woman with a bit of dementia or at least homeless in the grocery store with PJs on.

**smurfalicious** · 03-26-2009, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by shootingstar

Hey understood. Just keep it a pleasant memory of youth forever. Otherwise the older you get, you'll look like woman with a bit of dementia or at least homeless in the grocery store with PJs on.

Suuuuh-weeeet! Then maybe people will feel sorry for me and buy me food! I'm still at that "precious" age where free food rocks my socks! Unfortunately I think I need a nasty bathrobe that reeks of cat urine to get free food. Boo.

**smilingcat** · 03-26-2009, 10:32 PM

Hi Smurf,

No you are not being a total dork for owning just sport bras. It just says yo are really into sports. That is far from being a dork. You are just being pragmatic that is all.

**gnarwhal** · 03-27-2009, 03:13 AM

I bought a GRRREAT sports bra recently and would happily buy 5 more of the same and wear them all the time if not for the fact that i also got some amazingly comfortable supportive real bras from the same shop. As a 32/34 DD/E i need the support god love me, but the sporty i got is soooo good it's unreal. Nice look too.

It's a Max Sports Shock Absorber and i love it.

**lph** · 03-27-2009, 03:58 AM

heheh - can't really help you on the bra question, but had to giggle at the grocery store picture. Once I get home from work (where I wear casual but clean and neat clothes that fit) I shower and jump into increasingly grubby sweat pants, thick wool socks, t-shirt and a fleece jacket or maybe a loose wool sweater with paint spots on it. So my neighbours are used to seeing me at the grocery store in either sweaty full bike commuter gear, helmet, blinky and all, or the above ballerina slash homeless woman shuffling around in untied shoes look. No wonder they look kind of flabbergasted when I turn up at school occasions wearing make-up and a skirt

*snort* just noticed - check out the last line of your post, the picture, and your .sig line, gnarwahl - perfect match

**redrhodie** · 03-27-2009, 05:05 AM

I totally get what you're saying. I bought 2 bras this week, and it was VERY expensive. I couldn't help thinking I'd rather be buying bike stuff, but really, I needed the bras. I probably could get away with sports bras all the time, but I don't. I like a little lace.

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