| Re: Cycling Gear for Big Guys
On 3 Jan 2007 15:56:08 -0800, "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>> You don't need lycra for the riding you're doing at this stage. You
>> can wear what you've got that's comfortable and doesn't interfere
>> with the chain. You want to be aware early on of any chafing you
>> might experience while wearing normal clothes.
>
>I've been warned cotton is not my friend.
>
>> Lots of people don't wear lycra to ride. Hills, wind and bicycles are
>> never fussy about how you look.
>>
>> Perhaps a jock* and sweat pants will get you through another size
>> down so you fit into that new gear.
>
>I usually wear compression shorts and shirts to help with loose skin. I
>suppose those will work on the bike? I've worn them before when in the
>saddle.
I guess as long as they don't have seams that cause you discomfort
they're your base layer for anything else. Sounds good.
Cotton stays wet. Big deal. We're usually not on a survival course.
I wear cotton trousers or shorts over riding shorts or padded undies
all year. I wear cotton tee shirts either alone in summer or under a
wool sweater (and/or more insulation) and/or wind breaking layer all
year. Hasn't killed me yet. I ride to get places everyday.
Were I going for dedicated long ride I'd dress for more cycling
efficiency by wearing clothes that don't flap around or stay wet.
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