Quote Originally Posted by Caroline View Post
... I bought myself a MTB, it's a 13.5 Specialized Rockhopper Comp disc. I thought I might just be the World's Greastest Mountainbiker awating to be unleashed ...

Seriously, I just thought I would get a MTB and give it a go, It rains a lot in Ireland and last winter I broke bones on the icy roads so I though off roads on wet/icy days could be a good idea. Now I've no idea what I am supposed to look like on a MTB. I guess I can still wear lycra under baggies? or is lycra acceptable for a woman? I have a proper MTB helmet, shoes ... but i am absolutely clueless about the rest. Can you ladies recomment me ...?

Thanks

LOL there are no rules.
Some people get all worked up regarding the lycra vs baggies thing, usually it's guys though.

I wear lycra when it's hot. If I'm doing lift served, coaching, highly technical riding or hanging out with the free riders I wear baggies with lycra under them.