Cycling clothing- have enough, no need

[shootingstar]

None of my jerseys look as if they need to be ditched into the rag bag or garbage yet. But then I've only been wearing jerseys in past ...13 yrs. lst 7 yrs., I wore....T-shirts. because I didn't want to look like a "cyclist".

What I have replaced in past 20 years of cycling are:

cycling shoes, pannier set (Onto my 3rd set now), cycling jacket (I have several of different weights for different weather), wind pants, helmet and tights (long and short).

[Owlie]

No, you're pretty normal.
I've stopped buying jerseys, unless it's one I really like. Other stuff, like shorts, socks and things, not so much. I'm still building a wardrobe for certain conditions (winter and the weird transitional times), so wool baselayers (justified because they're good for other stuff like hiking or daily wear), tights, gloves until I find the right ones. Two pairs of my old Sugoi shorts are no longer good for more than 30-40 miles, and I never really liked my Castellis. Again, it's a matter of trying to determine if I like something as much or more than what I already have.

I also need a new pair of shoes... Sigh.

[carolp]

for those of you with too much, you might think of donating or giving away extras to cyclists who can't afford as much. I live in the sf bay area, and I give my extras to AIDS Lifecycle riders who can't afford a whole closet full of bike clothes. You could even send them to AIDS Lifecycle. They have a clothing swap which really helps people out. We even gave a bike to a rider who really couldn't afford a good one.
You could send them to Russ Mendevil
AIDs Lifecycle, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
1035 Market Street #400 San Francisco, CA 94103

Since the ride is a week long, people generally like to have a jersey and shorts for every day because washing stuff during the ride is very difficult.

[e3rdpower]

for those of you with too much, you might think of donating or giving away extras to cyclists who can't afford as much. I live in the sf bay area, and I give my extras to AIDS Lifecycle riders who can't afford a whole closet full of bike clothes. You could even send them to AIDS Lifecycle. They have a clothing swap which really helps people out. We even gave a bike to a rider who really couldn't afford a good one.
You could send them to Russ Mendevil
AIDs Lifecycle, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
1035 Market Street #400 San Francisco, CA 94103

Since the ride is a week long, people generally like to have a jersey and shorts for every day because washing stuff during the ride is very difficult.

That's fantastic, thanks for sharing that address. I try to give my older but still in good shape clothing to new riders as well.

[shootingstar]

Great suggestion on donating.

However, I certainly would not imply that for any wannabe cyclist that it was important for them to wear a cycling jersey to bike ride of any sort. Believe me, during the first few years of returning to regular cycling, I did cycle several thousand kms. annually in a...T-shirt. And on bike trips over 100 km. each day for several weeks.

A shirt with a polyester blend at least, would help (for some wicking of sweat) and had a pocket somewhere on the shirt.

[Trek420]

for those of you with too much, you might think of donating or giving away extras to cyclists who can't afford as much. I live in the sf bay area, and I give my extras to AIDS Lifecycle riders who can't afford a whole closet full of bike clothes. You could even send them to AIDS Lifecycle. They have a clothing swap which really helps people out. We even gave a bike to a rider who really couldn't afford a good one.
You could send them to Russ Mendevil
AIDs Lifecycle, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
1035 Market Street #400 San Francisco, CA 94103

Since the ride is a week long, people generally like to have a jersey and shorts for every day because washing stuff during the ride is very difficult.

Thanks for the reminder. I've lost weight/inches since moving North. This is a good reminder to go through the wardrobe. There's plenty that's too loose and baggy now. If so I will box up a care package.

I remember how tough it was to afford gear for the ride. Cycling is an expensive sport although there are ways to do it cheaply and well. Of course it saves money too. At the time I did the rides I lived alone having just gone through a tough break up. Going from being a DINK (double income no kids) to a SINK was a struggle.

Russ is a wonderful guy! We led training rides together. Well he led a lot more of them than I.

Tell him I said "hi" and that jerseys from me may be on the way.

[Catrin]

I've enough cycling gear and have stopped buying - probably only because my budget won't allow it I've 8 jerseys - a few for summer, a couple for fall/spring and a couple of winter.

I went overboard with the PI drop-tail bibs I love so much - have 4 of those Ok, so two are medium that are now too large for me, and 2 are small. One of the smalls is getting loose. If my thighs don't start increasing again with the extra work I am doing I will eventually offer the mediums on TE. I am a bit concerned about the loosening small bibs though - I LOVE bib shorts but they are expensive. I've 2 pair of mtb shorts and two "regular" pairs of shorts.

Yeah, clothing for our hobby is expensive, and winter clothing is of course the worse of it. I have enough there as well, but no extras of anything.

I seem to have problems keeping socks/winter gloves. I wear them out or lose them at the drop of a hat.

[carolp]

Thanks for the reminder. I've lost weight/inches

Russ is a wonderful guy! We led training rides together. Well he led a lot more of them than I.

Tell him I said "hi" and that jerseys from me may be on the way.

I saw Russ today. I know he will be thrilled with your care package!