Do I -have- to wear those silly shorts?

[Tri Girl]

Am I the only one that feels incredibly sexy and athletic in a pair of cycling shorts??

I don't quite feel sexy, but strong. I like wearing my spandex like a badge of honor- especially in a race. It's the only place where modesty goes, and everyone looks like an athlete, regardless of their state of physical fitness.

[snapdragen]

Yes you do. Buy a pair and wear them. Do it now.

[Nanci]

KSH you do not have a huge butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Nanci

[pooks]

Is KSH's avatar a pic of KSH? If so, I'm having trouble imagining a big butt on that torso!

[mimitabby]

Is KSH's avatar a pic of KSH? If so, I'm having trouble imagining a big butt on that torso!

boy, some of these discussions really do go downhill fast don't they?

[pooks]

Aren't you supposed to go downhill fast?

[Nanci]

I know! She's got like a six pack!! My butt's probably twice the size of KSH :-) (Well of her butt, not the whole her) and I don't think I have a huge butt...

I vaguely remember, when I first got my MTB, I rode mostly with this guy, who was a 6'ish guy, maybe 180 or something, so little bit overweight. (Not a BF). We both started out with baggy shorts. Then he switched to lycra shorts, and he looked _hot_. And he _raved_ about them- how they were so much better. So I got a pair, and OMG, what a difference. I don't think I ever put my baggy shorts back on.

I agree with those of you who say it makes you feel sexy and athletic! You guys have seen my pics- you know that's a joke- but that's how I perceive myself! It's all in the lycra!!

Not to drift too much, but since there are some horse people in this thread- pretty sad news about Barbaro, huh? I hate to say it, but he's a goner now that he's deeloped laminitis. Poor guy- there was the cutest picture of him in the paper today, cuddling with a vet tech. At least they tried. At least it wasn't, oh, here I am at my last race, oh, my leg is broken, oh I'm PTS immediately. At least he got a ton of pampering and all before the end. (No, he's not PTS yet, but he will be).

[chickwhorips]

Aren't you supposed to go downhill fast?

i try but i dont do well. i do better with conversations going downhill. and i doubt if KSH has a big butt on her at all, specially now with all the running.

Not to drift too much, but since there are some horse people in this thread- pretty sad news about Barbaro, huh? I hate to say it, but he's a goner now that he's deeloped laminitis. Poor guy- there was the cutest picture of him in the paper today, cuddling with a vet tech. At least they tried.

yes i agree. very sad. i hate when there isn't much you can do either. the old mare i use to ride had to be put down because of something similar. very sad.

[Tuckervill]

This morning I rode w/o biking shorts for the first time, a very quick ride to Starbucks. It's not awful but I wouldn't want to do a long ride that way!

Try riding a mile or two with just your swimsuit on. eek.

The aquatic center is just a little ways away. Makes sense to ride the bikes, right? Put on the old LL Bean skirted suit and hop on...uh that feels weird. Sweaty thighs touching the saddle, girly parts getting intimate, too. Then when you come out and you're still wet....

The dressing rooms at the pool are not sanitary, so there's no changing when I get there. I even ride home to use the potty!

But that's better than firing up the Beetle, eh?

Karen