How much is too much skin?

[OakLeaf]

I think there's a misperception on the protection that clothes provide from road rash.

Some of my worst road rash was under my unripped clothes - the only difference between the exposed skin and the unexposed was the road grit.

Sorry to hijack...

My experience is that my lycra has definitely protected me from road rash. That's why the scars on my knees and elbows are so much worse than the ones on my shoulders. And that is why racing used to require the shoulders to be covered - don't know if that's still the case.

Yesterday I rode with two women in sleeveless jerseys. I was in a long-sleeved jersey and wishing I'd worn a wool base layer and knee warmers. Whatever! Different people have different tolerance for cold. It's not my business what they wear. If it's not an event with equipment requirements, it's no one else's business, either.

On the boosting: I know a guy who'll boost his wife. Never seen it around here except for that.

[Pedal Wench]

I think that anyone who's out there, on their bike can wear whatever they're more comfortable in. Who are we to judge?? There are many people who feel that anyone with the slightest bit of a belly shouldn't be wearing lycra at all. Sorry, but I don't like judging people based on what they wear. She was wearing what she felt comfortable in. Good for her.