Why men shouldn't wear red bike shorts.

**twiggjlm** · 08-19-2007, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by boy in a kilt

The first time I showed up at my in-laws house kilted, My mother-in-law asked my wife "What is your husband wearing?"

If the worst my daughter ever does is bring home a guy in a kilt, I'll be happy.

I think the kilt would go over "okay", just as long as his hat isn't on backwards! lol

**El Hombre** · 08-19-2007, 10:02 PM

Ok, here is a challenge. IF some of you ladies show up for the next Rapunzel planning meeting AND my wife gets around to ordering some more of my family Tartan, I'll wear a kilt to work and take pics.

I think some of those guys have been "enhanced" via photoshop. What really gets me are the dudes with white shorts. yuck!

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 08-20-2007, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by mimitabby

Now that you've mentioned it; yes, that shot of those cute biker boys was photoshopped. I've seen guys in red shorts (and yellow and green) and they just DON'T look like that, sorry.

I thinbk it simply depends on the thickness of the shorts' material. I've tried on women's lycra shorts (black) that were VERY thin and revealing, whereas other shorts materials are thick and nicely cover up "too much information" issues.

**singletrackmind** · 08-20-2007, 06:44 AM

My thread has regenerated!

On a couple of other boards I find that when guys get all goofy over some chick pic or another the red shorts is an instant cold shower. I use it sparingly for maximum effectiveness.

Mmmmmm, guys in kilts. And yes, there is a curiosity for the wrapper underneath...or, even better, possible lack thereof....

c'mon wind!

**mimitabby** · 08-20-2007, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by singletrackmind

On a couple of other boards I find that when guys get all goofy over some chick pic or another the red shorts is an instant cold shower. I use it sparingly for maximum effectiveness.

excellent! use it with gusto!

**mtbdarby** · 08-20-2007, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by KnottedYet

Dar had the red shorts as her avatar for a while.... poor boys!

And the red stripe on the jersey matching up with the red at the shorts was a very unfortunate choice.

what a way for Polish cyclers to become famous, eh?

Ahhh, my Team Polska guys

I do love that picture........now I am distracted.....again........

**East Hill** · 08-20-2007, 07:03 AM

I am all for encouraging the wearing of kilts:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=324954

East Hill

**Aquila** · 08-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Their helmets don't match!

(What, I was supposed to notice something else?)

**shawnada** · 08-20-2007, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by sandra

All I can think of is UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.

HA,HA,HEE, HEE
SMILE

**sgtiger** · 08-20-2007, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by boy in a kilt

Generally, I "fail" to hear the question.

But when forced by circumstance to answer I say "boots" or I just give them my best charming, s&*t-eating grin and walk off. Leave 'em guessing.

And I don't suppose that you don't like the fact that they're trying to picture what you may (or may not) have under it.

Sheesh, I leave you to your own devices for the weekend and this is what you start.

**Starfish** · 08-20-2007, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by boy in a kilt

I can't imagine walking up to a lady and saying "so what do you have under your dress?" Yet, I've had women I don't know walk up to me in all manner of places and ask that very question. And I've caught women trying to have a sneaky peek in bars, etc.

Believe me (and of course, I know you realize this), you might not be able to imagine saying that to a woman, but lots of guys imagine and say lots worse. *sigh*

PS: A lot of the things you listed about liking kilts are the same reasons I very often prefer to wear a skirt, rather than pants!

**dex** · 08-20-2007, 09:27 PM

You guys are seriously torturing me with all of this kilt talk. Y'all are very much making me miss my utilikilt-wearin', bike-ridin' something-or-other. *sigh*

**sandra** · 08-21-2007, 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by Aquila

Their helmets don't match!

(What, I was supposed to notice something else?)

yes. "party in my pants. party in my pants"

**GLC1968** · 08-21-2007, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by boy in a kilt

I think if my wife ever saw a photo of Viggo Mortensen in a kilt, I would be gone in a second.

This image just convinced me that I need to come up with a clever way of talking my DH into a kilt! *drool*

**wiseowl** · 08-21-2007, 06:17 AM

Has anyone actually searched for proof that the image is photoshopped? Cause I have seen guys in bike shorts that didn't look much different, so I think the photo may be within the limits of reason.
I went to Poland once- everyone was good looking there.

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