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[Mascot]

So much for taking it easy.

Go hard or go home!

 

[teepo]

Yup, 4 miles both ways. I wear a regular cotton shirt to work, nothing fancy.

yea, wear cycling gear when riding to and from work

everything else is literally an oven and explains why you sweat so much. cotton is especially the worst

 

[Psychotext]

Go hard or go home!

Should I buy body armour?

 

[t-ramp]

I like riding my road bike, but riding muddy single track is fun that it can't offer (yes, I know the sign says I wasn't supposed to).

 

[Psychotext]

Most people do, but I've never really enjoyed mud. Just slows me down.

 

[Gray Matter]

What's a "regular cotton shirt"? If you mean a button-up plus undershirt, that's an oven compared to what people usually wear for cycling.

No button-ups, more like a t shirt that you wear to do yard work.

 

[teepo]

No button-ups, more like a t shirt that you wear to do yard work.

cotton is the worst material you can wear in the heat. it'll make everything that much harder, especially if you're wearing cotton briefs.

here's a link i found googling fabrics to wear while exercising in the heat
http://www.livestrong.com/article/522110-the-best-clothing-to-wear-to-prevent-heat-exhaustion/

 

[Norfair]

Twin Six, OrNot, Rapha, Search and State are all companies making fairly minimal clothing that looks nice. Hell, even some of the Pearl Izumi and Castelli stuff isn't obnoxious. At least we're not trending back to the 90s when we got such gems as this Saeco

I picked up this jersey last Christmas with a 30% off coupon and have really been liking it.

 

[Psychotext]

The problem is that most of the stuff that doesn't look like crap tends to be priced as fashion rather than as sportswear.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

No button-ups, more like a t shirt that you wear to do yard work.

Merino wool is your friend.

 

[Gray Matter]

Merino wool is your friend.

Wool?

Is this a joke?

 

[teepo]

Wool?

Is this a joke?

it is not a joke. merino wool makes an excellent base layer and if you must wear some sort of tshirt, than it's probably the best choice outside of polyester blends

http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=8514

 

[davidnic]

Wool?

Is this a joke?

I have a Merino wool beanie, it is awesome and so warm.

 

[kottila]

Wool?

Is this a joke?

I wear merino shirts of different thicknesses between -15 and 30oC. nothing beats it. Even if it's drenched in sweat it will dry overnight and not smell the slightest (I'd still recommend washing it now and again)

 

[Mascot]

Should I buy body armour?

Nah, I'm just getting my weekly crashes out of the way early so we have a clear run at the weekend.

 

[Psychotext]

Yeah, Merino is pretty much the king of base layers. One of the only things that wont smell too bad after a multi day ride too.

 

[jakonovski]

Had a bit of a pootle around the Paphos area. Forgot how much water a northerner like me goes through in the warm places of the earth.

Also, fuck stray dogs. It couldn't catch me at speed, but I'm so not used to things like that.

 

[Psychotext]

I'm more worried about them getting mangled in my spokes. Had some near misses with the stupid little bastards.

 

[Gray Matter]

it is not a joke. merino wool makes an excellent base layer and if you must wear some sort of tshirt, than it's probably the best choice outside of polyester blends

http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=8514

I thought wool was supposed to be thick and unbreathable. Now I know, thanks.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Met up with my local riding group yesterday and we all intended to go out and enjoy the night ride. Naturally this turned into another heavy pull with us averaging nearly 19mph the whole ride (20 miles), with an average of 23 for the final 3 miles. We were hitting nearly 30mph on the stretch home because it was flat, no cars and a good breeze at our back. What I learned is A. TrainerRoad really works and B. I need a better gear ratio as my compact runs out pretty quick.

Wool?

Is this a joke?

I wore a merino wool jersey yesterday in 80 degree heat and high humidity. I was cool in the humidity (relative) and warm along the blustery beach. When my ride was done the shirt was bone dry.

There is a huge misconception that wool can only be this super thick and heavy layer of clothing. Wool is an incredibly versatile fabric and there is a reason companies like Rapha and Patagonia use it across all layers of their products.

 

[Gray Matter]

I wore a merino wool jersey yesterday in 80 degree heat and high humidity. I was cool in the humidity (relative) and warm along the blustery beach. When my ride was done the shirt was bone dry.

There is a huge misconception that wool can only be this super thick and heavy layer of clothing. Wool is an incredibly versatile fabric and there is a reason companies like Rapha and Patagonia use it across all layers of their products.

From what I know cycling gear is pricy already, so a wool jersey must cost a bit more.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

My merino long sleeve was $90 from Rapha, which is a good price IMO. I only got one because the fabric is also great at preventing stink build up. I've only had to wash it once since getting it and I probably wore it over 20 times. Either on rides or post workout to keep my body from going from hot to cold immediately.

Rapha has their t-shirts on sale for $60 right now http://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/classic-t-shirt/product/CNS01 (and other "City" stuff). As I said, one shirt can probably last you all week before needing a wash if you just need something for to-from work.

 

[Psychotext]

I think I'm the odd one out with my clothing. I wash them every single ride, wouldn't even imagine wearing any of it more than once.

 

[teepo]

i wash my single set of cycling gear weekly and i ride about 80-100 miles a week at this point. once i'm fully back in shape and can do 150, i might consider buying a new set though i think i'd rather drop that $300 or so on a new garmin instead. i can live with the smell

 

[Psychotext]

Rank. =/

On a different note, have booked my first physiotherapy session for Friday. Hopefully they'll be able to help me get a handle on my knee / ITB issues.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

I try to wash my bibs every week (I have 4 pairs, average 4 rides a week) but sometimes it goes two weeks. Jerseys I'll go 3-4 uses or until they smell. My gloves on the other hand smell downright awful and I need to figure out a way to wash them without ruining them.

 

[Norfair]

I think I'm the odd one out with my clothing. I wash them every single ride, wouldn't even imagine wearing any of it more than once.

Nope, I have to wash my clothes every ride.

 

[Psychotext]

My gloves always smell like wet dog. It's horrible.

Are you non washers really using chamois pads over multiple days? That's basically like continually wearing really sweaty underwear. NASTY. lol

I do re-use shorts from time to time, but only if they've not got wet (I use shorts with separate pads).

 

[kottila]

From what I know cycling gear is pricy already, so a wool jersey must cost a bit more.

You don't need a cycling-specific merino shirt. I'm sure there's plenty out there that's much cheaper than Rapha's

 

[teepo]

Are you non washers really using chamois pads over multiple days? That's basically like continually wearing really sweaty underwear. NASTY. lol

good bibs are expensive yo

 

[Gray Matter]

I been wanting to buy some proper clothing, but the price is daunting and I don't know if the effects of the clothing are worth it for me.

 

[Psychotext]

good bibs are expensive yo

Which is why I save them for the big rides rather than the day to day stuff.

 

[jakonovski]

I have one good set of tld and castelli both. For most rides it's lidl chic. Great bang for next to no buck and no ass smell.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

I been wanting to buy some proper clothing, but the price is daunting and I don't know if the effects of the clothing are worth it for me.

When it comes to shorts/bibs it absolutely matters. The cheapo pair I got from Nashbar were not comfortable at all. The pad moved a lot, they were lose in all areas and bunched easily. If you wait for sales you can sometimes score two bibs/shorts for the price of one.

Jersey's are a toss up and it mostly comes down to the style.

As for the merino stuff, just buy a normal merino t-shirt. I only shared the rapha link because I just got it in my email. Just check places that specialize in outdoor stuff and make sure it's a good percentage of merino and not synthetic.

 

[Mascot]

My gloves always smell like wet dog. It's horrible.

Are you non washers really using chamois pads over multiple days? That's basically like continually wearing really sweaty underwear. NASTY. lol

I do re-use shorts from time to time, but only if they've not got wet (I use shorts with separate pads).

I wash my gloves when the snot pad is more snot than pad, but re-using chamois pads is a great idea if you want galloping knob-rot or yeasty balls.

Seriously - there must be enough bacteria down there immediately after a ride, never mind the next day when they've been humping each other all night long and reproducing like rancid rats wallowing in arse-crack cheese and pissy ball sweat. Yuk.

 

[Gray Matter]

When it comes to shorts/bibs it absolutely matters. The cheapo pair I got from Nashbar were not comfortable at all. The pad moved a lot, they were lose in all areas and bunched easily. If you wait for sales you can sometimes score two bibs/shorts for the price of one.

Jersey's are a toss up and it mostly comes down to the style.

As for the merino stuff, just buy a normal merino t-shirt. I only shared the rapha link because I just got it in my email. Just check places that specialize in outdoor stuff and make sure it's a good percentage of merino and not synthetic.

I know what shorts and jerseys are, but exactly is a bib?

 

[Psychotext]

Bibs are sexy time.

 

[Gray Matter]

Bibs are sexy time.

...what in the world is that? What are the benefits of this? Seriously.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Snugger fit. After 4 or 5 hours of riding they didn't budge and were in the same place. Can't say that will ever happen with a pair of shorts.

 

[Gray Matter]

Snugger fit. After 4 or 5 hours of riding they didn't budge and were in the same place. Can't say that will ever happen with a pair of shorts.

What goes on top?

 

[Psychotext]

Nothing but sunshine baby.

Spoiler

A normal jersey.

 

[Gray Matter]

Nothing but sunshine baby.

Spoiler

A normal jersey.

That would be one interesting tan.

I think I might just buy some decent shorts, a padded butt sounds comfy.

 

[Mascot]

Bibs are sexy time.

That man sure has one sexy vagina.

 

[Psychotext]

Explains the look on his face.

 

[Christoff Yurievich]

Man, I take one day off and you guys go crazy. Lol

 

[Psychotext]

Show us your bibs precioussssss...

 

[Gray Matter]

Man, I take one day off and you guys go crazy. Lol

Those things needed to be said.

 

[teepo]

show me ur bib and i'll show u mine

 

[Mascot]

Pretty pleased with the new saddle pack. I had to be careful and find one that mounted at the correct angle to clear the Thudbuster and attach low enough down on the seatpost. It's almost like this one was designed specifically for it.

plus: SHARK!

 

[Psychotext]

Nice.