Spin Class - What to Wear?

[Crankin]

I wear my regular cycling clothes. At least I used to... but at my new gym it's more low tech, so I will probably wear bike shorts with a sleeveless tech top, or maybe the Terry Eurohalter, which can double as a bike top, or great for any workouts.
I know I'd never just wear a sports bra with my shorts!

[indysteel]

I wear my regular cycling clothes. At least I used to... but at my new gym it's more low tech, so I will probably wear bike shorts with a sleeveless tech top, or maybe the Terry Eurohalter, which can double as a bike top, or great for any workouts.
I know I'd never just wear a sports bra with my shorts!

+1. My Y's spin room is always hot, so I sweat a ton. I typically wore a Eurohalter and bike shorts. Bring at least one water bottle and a towel.

[amb]

I just did my first spin class this week. I wasn't sure what to wear and didn't want to roll in looking like I thought I was Lance if that wasn't the vibe of class. I wore regular workout clothes but I would never go again without a chamois. The seat was horrible and the seams of my capris did not feel good on the lady parts! I did take my shoes (spd cleats) and my gloves. I'm a bit of a germaphobe so the gloves were mostly so I didn't have to touch the bar!

On a side note, I found spinning to be pretty darn boring! I might give it a second try bc the Inst couldn't get her ipod working and had to use her phone which meant the music was awful. Not sure if that's her typical music or just what she could pull together.

[Irulan]

Bike shorts, some sort of wicking top, bike shoes, bring a towel. I can't imagine NOT wearing shorts without a chamois.

[tangentgirl]

I usually regret not wearing bike or at least tri shorts to spin class. I generally wear them with a regular workout t-shirt and bike shoes.

My gym has one super-bikey instructor who wears a club bike jersey when he teaches. Some of the guys (haven't seen women do this) who go to his class also wear bike kits. The total overkill is good for a giggle.

[surgtech1956]

Thanks everyone. Dumb me, didn't realize you could use actual cycling shoes. I've got some tech shirts, will probably wear regular shorts - don't know if I want my co-workers to see me in 'lycra' bike shorts. Probably bring my gloves too, maybe a sweatband

[tangentgirl]

Yup, you can usually get away with spd and/or look cleats.