Under your jersey

[Owlie]

Normally I can get away with a relatively light thing like this on the bike, despite my tendency toward "armor piercing nipples" (thanks, Catrin! ). It doesn't matter so much once I get moving.

Certain times of the month, though, I have to grab something much more robust, and even then, that doesn't always help. PMS boobs on an an aluminum bike traveling over a brick patch on the bike trail...

[nscrbug]

Definitely a sports bra. Infact, I own MORE sports bras than I do regular bras.

[ultraviolet]

I'm a big girl--40DD. I combine bras.

Before anyone jumps on me about the right sports bra being out there, believe me when I tell you I've spent countless hours (and not an insignificant amount of money) trying pretty much every sports bra I could find. I thought I had a winner with the Enell bulletproof vest model, but then I lost some weight and found myself in between sizes , where the smaller size was too tight around the ribcage to breathe and the larger was too loose around the top of the chest area to combat the bouncing--I think this has more to do with my own boob shape than any shortcomings of the bra...I still think it's a good bra, just not for me.

The combo I've settled on for the most comfort and support for me is a thin microfiber regular bra with a sports bra over it. The two that I use are the Microfiber Racerback from Fashion Bug (of all places) and the Champion C9 Cami from Target

I stumbled across that combo by accident, but it works for me. I'd actually worn the bra while out one day, then when changing at the gym didn't realize I'd forgotten to take it off and had just pulled the sports bra over it until part of the way through my workout when I realized I had no awareness of my boobs moving around. After that I tried it on the bike, then on my next run and was happy with the results. So, that's what I've stuck with. If it stops working, I'll go back to my search. But for now, I'm happy.

[Crankin]

I can't imagine wearing a regular bra for something where I get sweaty. I don't need the support, but I also have the armor piercing nipple issue and since I don't go bra-less in regular clothes, I don't do while riding. I need wicking!
I bought two Ibex bras this winter for x country skiing, but they still itched me a bit. I can take it for the winter, when getting hypothermia because my bra is not wicking enough is an issue, but for now, my vote to goes the Handful bra. It is so comfortable, has removable pads and doesn't dig into my ribs. I need to buy more. The 2 I bought last year are just about worn out. I have lots of other sports bras, but none are as nice.

[kajero]

I also love the Champion sport bras from Target. I also found some really neat sport bras at Sears. I bought one of Sears brand sports bras and one of their "Nordic" fitness bras. They weren't really expensive and I love them both. I wore one of them during the MS150 and was comfortable for both days. (Probably pretty stupid to try them out on that long a ride, huh?) I'm really small busted so these are perfect for me.

[Holland]

Lol, thanks!

[hulagirl]

I use my Lululemon Ta Ta Tamer for my triathlons. They bolt down my C-D cups (depending on time 'o the month) and I have no chafing or hot spots even after a swim/bike/run.

For cycling only, I will wear a looser Ta Ta Tamer and not cross the straps. Sometimes I wear the padding in them, sometimes I don't. Depends if anyone will have a camera and how thick my top is. ;-)

[ultraviolet]

FYI, this one consists of two layers of fabric, both quite rigid. When I first got mine, I jumped up and down to test it, and my chest didn't move. It was quite strange!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodMC_350009.html

I've tried that one. On me, it gaps along the tops of the cups so I end up with a sore chest.

[amb]

My favorite-ist sports bra of all time is the Alexis bra by Moving Comfort.

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/produc...tbbtyr_Cebqhpg

I am small (A cup) and this bra is nicely lined to shape and enhance rather than smoosh completely flat. And because it's lined, there no "nip" if you get cold. It wicks sweat awesomely and dries fast. I have at least 5 at this point as I'm also an aerobics Instructor so I wear 3-4 a week.

Love it!!

[trista]

Usually a sports bra, and my favorite is Moving Comfort, but I'd like to try the Ibex next time I can afford it.

Sometimes I ride for a NON-workout - errands, toodling around with the kids, etc. - and for those times I just wear whatever it is I have on, which is usually an underwire, tee, and yoga capris. I don't change into a special outfit.... because it's easier just to hop on and go. But if I am going for a workout and plan on working up a sweat, I will make the effort to change into cycling clothes w/ a sports bra.

[Susan]

Definitly sports-bra!I love this one:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSZ_B4490.html
Nothing moves at all despite wearing an F-cup.

I also like the Freya-active bras very much.

[meganm]

Sports bra, for sure. I can't fathom sweating on a climb with an underwire digging in!

[Ered_Lithui]

I often wear a regular non-padded cotton underwire bra. It wouldn't work for higher-impact activities, but it's sufficient for road biking, and I find it very comfortable. The issue of unzipping rarely comes up (Saturday's ride had me in baselayer, jersey, jacket and vest...).

[Bike Chick]

Definitely a wicking sports bra. I wish I could wear a sports bra to the office. They are much more comfortable

[Owlie]

Can I just say that for some reason, this thread causes that Shakira song "Underneath Your Clothes" to pop into my head.