What do you wear?

[stella]

it depends on the purpose of the ride. on my road bike--when I go for long rides, i wear your basic road outfit--lycra shorts, jersey, road shoes (look pedals); water bottles. If I am just running a quick errand and my commuter is out of commission--I wear regular clothes and sneakers (the pedals are big enough to support my reg. shoes).

on my mtn bike: lycra shorts (same problem others have had--mtn bike shorts get caught on the saddle); mtn bike shoes (time atac set-up); same jerseys as road; same helmet; camelback type set-up(brand name: "source" out of Isreal);

on commuter: lycra under baggy shorts; mtn bike shoes (time atac pedals); baggy t-shirt. I try to be comfortable.

[Nanci]

Hmmm, most MTB riders where I ride are wearing flashy road jerseys, or street clothes.

Nanci

PS, new avatar was brought on by extremely crabby day (read about in Thread Drift)- I realize it's a grouchy not-flattering pic, (except for Milly!) but that's how I felt.

[bouncybouncy]

i also wear different jerseys for different rides...because of color (road=bright...mtb=subdude (my bike is orange so i am covered during hunting season i hope)) but also for another reason...mtb i get muddy!!!! the red clay around here does not always wash clean away (did i mention i hate laundry? they do not always get washed immediately...i will shower it off but sometimes that clay just won't budge) so in order to not look like a dirty slob on the road i keep my jerseys separate

gloves...i wear full fingered on mtb...fingerless on road

shoes...difference pedals so different shoes...my commuter & mtb have same cleats so same shoes on them

helmet...i have only one (i remove visor for road, put it back on for mtb & commuting)

shorts...some chamois are more comfy on road, some more comfy on mtb...depends on length of ride

i wear my lycra on my commute...depends on weather which jersey i wear...i wear a backpack with bright colors on it so i do not worry so much about bright colors on my commute but i still wear them.

[Brandi]

*BikeLady bows her head in shame...*

I have three bikes. I have three (color-coordinated) helmets. I have three pairs of shoes (partly because I use different pedal systems on each of the bikes). I have three pairs of glasses with multiple lenses.

I also have 45 jerseys with coordinated sports bras and matching/coordinating socks.

I am a...Team Estrogen addict!

do you really have 45? I can not imagine even where I would put 45 shirts!
Let's see I used to wear my mtb shorts all the time then my husband bought a pair of road shorts without trying them on. When we got home they didn't fit. We could not take them back cause we got them at Velo swap in SFO which was 4 hours from home. So anyway, I tried them on and they fit me (a little long, make for an interesting tan line). So now all i wear is lycra on my mtb. I like the compression feeling. As far as my shirts go I always try and wear one with yellow in it cause that is the color of my bike. But to be honest I have such a mix match of jersey's and socks. I don't have one outfit that all matches. But it goes well with my personality. I am definatly not a Fredwina!

[Brandi]

Hmmm, most MTB riders where I ride are wearing flashy road jerseys, or street clothes.

Nanci

PS, new avatar was brought on by extremely crabby day (read about in Thread Drift)- I realize it's a grouchy not-flattering pic, (except for Milly!) but that's how I felt.

AWWWWWW I am sorry you were not having a good day in that picture. Your hair is so pretty. I now have a better sence of what you look like. Hey we are going to have a sculpture in Jacksonvile florida. Are you any where near there?

[SandyGirl]

Bright colored cotton tee shirts for visibility. padded bike shorts, gloves, helmet. One of these days I will get some appropriate tops that wick the moisture, etc.

What did I miss?
Sandy

[Nanci]

I can't even imagine wearing a cotton shirt...It'd weigh five pounds by the time I was done!!

Nanci

[hirakukibou]

My SO teases me about this, actually members of the club I ride with tease me too, as my SO shared my "secret." I love bike clothes and will often hang out in them long after the ride is over. I have two bikes one blue and one red. I have color coordinated kits I like to wear with each one. Mostly black shorts, although I have one pair of red castelli's. I have few of different types of jerseys, although in the summer I prefer the sleveless variety. For my blue Fuji my favorite kit is the PI flower power jersey with black shorts, and with my red Luna the wild thing jersey with the red shorts. I am not a fashion plate in my "real" life, but like my bike stuff to match!

[caligurl]

do you really have 45? I can not imagine even where I would put 45 shirts!

there's a thread on here somewhere... when someone asked how many is too many or something like that.... i have 72 jerseys! (they didn't ask about shorts... tights... socks.... sports bras... gloves... jackets... shoes... etc! so didn't count those!) i also have my brand new KOM jersey (and vest) on order... will be getting both the grand tour and cool breeze jersey.. OH.. and just added this year's BA jersey.. so i actually have 73 on hand! lol!

[Dinahmo]

I wear s/s jerseys for both road & mtb. I've never found a tanktop that suits me although if its a private mtb park I'll ride in one of my sports bras. They cover enough to ride anywhere but I dunno..

for shorts I wear louis garneau, love the technical chamois! often I wear a technical skirt over the shorts. I got it for modesty I think, and I was afraid they'd be no good but they rock.

Shoes I have a pair of pearl izumi for offroad, and shimano for the road.

I think my favourite things are the skirts, at least I get the most comments on them. But my number one favourite cycling clothing things are SOCKS!

Who else has a massive cycling sock collection? They are so cute!

[caligurl]

Who else has a massive cycling sock collection? They are so cute!

i'm sure it will surprise some... but i DON'T! i mostly wear "peds" type socks.... white or grey ones! i RARELY wear the ones that come up on my ankle... for the same reason i don't wear short sleeves and gloves in the summer... icky tanlines! it's bad enough that i have a tanline where my shoes with the showless socks are!

i do have a few pair of cute socks that i'll wear with leg warmers! (tracy can attest to the no ankle socks with shorts! when i was getting ready for borrego.... i had on leg warmers and cute socks... but since it was warm... i thought i'd be taking of my leg warmers eventually.... which i did... so i had to change to my showless socks!! tracy laughed at my anal-ness! lol!)

[bcipam]

Cali, I'm with you when it comes to having too many bike clothes especially since I road and MTB - have to have sets for both. I have a 2 bedroom apartment - one closet is for work an recreational clothes the other all bike stuff. I have so many jerseys it's sad. I can't stop buying them. I vowed no more than I saw the Cool Breeze jersey... yes it is a sickness!!!!!!!

I also have alot of road shorts but only 2 MTB shorts. And socks, lots and lots of bike socks. I love bike socks. Again a major sickness!!!!!!

[caligurl]

yes it is a sickness!!!!!!!

....... Again a major sickness!!!!!!

ahhhhhh but not a sickness we want to cure! right!?!

[SandyGirl]

Nanci, I know what you mean about the cotton tee. I have only been riding for a few weeks and I need to go shopping. I only ride about an hour at most at this point but in a month..look out! HOT!
sandy

[Shimpie]

I made the cotton t-shirt mistake when I first started riding. Once, I ride out to meet someone some for dinner. By the time I got to the restaurant, my shirt was quite damp. When I cooled down, I started to shiver because I had too much evaporation going on!