Originally Posted by
ARIEL
Hello Everyone!
Wow! I'm blown away by your responses!!! Thank you so much for all of your terrific advice, info., and testimonials!!! Yesterday, I did manage to buy my first pair of cycling shorts and jersey at a LBS...just so that I could get right out there and start riding (I've been to 3 local bike shops; and find that there is barely any clothing for women!)!
This whole cycling thing is a bit of a "stepping outside my comfort zone" kind of thing for me anyway, so I think I'll...take the plunge and forego the undies! It has to be easier than dealing with the clipless pedals! I'm just taking it one baby step...or pedal push...at a time!!!
I can't thank you all enough for taking the time to respond to my weird inquiry! I really appreciate your words of encouragement & support!
I wish you all: "Happy (and comfy!) Cycling"!!! - Ariel
Welcome to the board Ariel: I forgot (my friends call it meno-brain) if you've posted to the "getting to know you" thread? If yes --wooohoo...if no, it's under the open and we would love to know more about you!
There are no "weird" questions here, although most of the posts are exercise related - where else can you go and ask some of these questions......like what type of computer to buy, what type of food, pixs of our pets!
Congrats on your new bike, your new lifestyle and your new wardrobe! I'm with the ranks of going without underneath. The thought of the chamois And a pair of underwear was just a bit much for my little pea-brain to handle! I think part of is it just so "mom" ingrained that leaving the undies at home just seems somehow "wrong" but I'm guessing you're not even gonna notice they're missing! Good luck on your first ride and plz plz plz.....tell us how it was. We love hearing everyone elses stories!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"