Maverick 13330

i live in Joplin,MO.. We have nice trail here(just 1 actually). Since its our lone trail, its well pack of people anytime of the day. I still have to go to Southeast Kansas area for a nice farm roads for gravel biking. Before i reach Kansas, i still need to traverse about 5miles of the city road(no bike/shoulder lane) where i surely encounter butthole drivers.
Biking far from your home really requires a full kit/full battle gears of biking..sometimes i even have my camelbak(i need them for my boiled sweet potatoes and bananas) and a spare tire.i know i look ridiculous BUT hell biking alone on Kansas requires me to have those and i needed to be comfortable as possible for a LONG ride.

practical

Sorry to hear about that. I guess you need to start an advocacy group. Is Joplin typical of the whole state?

Ajh800

My latest acquisitions (cheap from China) - definitely fit the MAMIL category



Still some warm Autumn days ahead, and when it gets cooler



Should go ok with the Sirrus




Middle Aged Man In Lycra

yashinon

I wear black cycling tights!

yashinon

Sweet!!

funbikerchick

I wear cycling shorts because I need the padding. I wear gloves because otherwise my hands hurt or go numb. I don't have a cycling shirt. I haven't found one I like yet. I do wear a wicking shirt that I bought for kayaking. I wish it had back pockets like bike shirts so I could keep my chapstick handy. Need something for cooler weather. Those pants look good.

a1penguin

Gloves are safety equipment; they protect your hands from road rash and soak up sweat and prevent hands slipping. Any technical shirt will be great for wicking sweat and keeping you dry. I recommend getting a "bento box" pack that straps onto the top bar. It's conveniently located and will hold quite a bit of stuff without getting contents all sweated up.

quicktrigger

Wow, completely different attitude in Northwest Arkansas. Just 40-70 miles away. Have only had one teen say anything since I started riding again a year ago. No issues with drivers, and have even had a driver stop to ask if I needed a ride once when I stopped for a short breather before heading up a steep hill. Biggest problem locally, is oblivious walkers/runners, and roadies that treat the MUP's like a race course built for them.

QT

GTIMKIV

I normally just wear a pair of cargo shorts, compression shorts underneath and one the many free 5k, 10k, and marathon shirts I have accumulated over the years. I'm not into the boy racer look, plus it would group me in with the "lets ride in a pack, 4 across, disobeying every signal, but still get pissed and yell at cars that have the right of way" crowd.

DorkDisk

Over the years, Ive worn everything from full lycra (no logos, please) to full civies and everything in between (civvies over lycra)

The hotter it is and further the ride, the more beneficial full lycra is.

Im about 140 lbs at 5-10 and still feel like a sausage in full lycra

+1 on the "please dont wear yellow, polka dots, or rainbow stripes unless youve earned it"

Maverick 13330

I can only speak for my experiences on the road and NOT for all the bikers in the area..

The worst BULLY that i encountered were joyriding teenagers using their daddy's car.they tried to evade my lane for no reason and forced me to steer towards enbankment(good thing i never lose control and hurt myself) and when they passed me those IDIOTS were laughing and cheering.Few hours had passed,i saw those kids again along my route(swimming on one of the creek),called a police and report about the incident.I gave them the scare of their own,the police wanted me to file a complaint but i refused to do so. Funny the police asked for a drivers license and registration of the driver and to the surprise of the officer and on my delight,the driver has an standing DUI arrest/violation just of months ago. The police smiled at me and told to go on.he already have enough reason to give justice to what that the guy did and also told me the driver might become one of those people who'll ride a bike cos they cant drive cars anymore..

scary experience i think but at the same a relief that butthole drivers dont go away unpunished.

Ajh800

Made me laugh The shame of being married to a MAMIL, a Middle Aged Man In Lycra | Daily Mail Online

MMLC

Me too! Now I usually wear MTB shorts and wicking t-shirts like these Performance Tech Short Sleeve Tee

Walter Denton

I generally wear MTB shorts and a wickng t-shirt also. I've actually found some pretty good inexpensive stuff at Kohl's. Since I don't really want to wear tights what do you recommend I wear instead of shorts in colder weather.

MMLC

Just wear the tights under the shorts or use leg warmers.

avidone1

I think your compression shorts may be a bit tight

Lt Stonez

Wow i like it a lot how is the sizeing in the castelli kit? Am 6.0' with a beer stomach and the original castelli XXL bib short did not fit me lovly bike by the way

Ajh800

Still waiting for the castelli gear. Guess it's got 'lost' somewhere. China having a week off at the moment, but no doubt will arrive. Other sidi kit arrived, for $28 can't go wrong. I used their size guide and added one size. DHGate, check it out.

giantcfr1

I'm breaking all the Hybrid rules. lol
In my own mind I'm a Pro. It's not my fault, blame the city I live in, hahaha

Ajh800

If it makes you go quicker, feel faster, want to ride more often, why not

I like the reactions from the staff in cafes when having a break, some horror, bewilderment, humour - every type of reaction. Solidified salt from evaporated sweat & smell of ammonia adds to it, ha, ha. I generally sit outside where the water bowls for dog walkers are placed.

jbchybridrider 

I wear Castelli bibs (posted from the UK), it's top quality gear and only wear it on my road bike wearing slightly more casual lycra shorts on the hybrid. I've bought a few things from DH gate also without any issues.

jbchybridrider 

Looks about as loud as what I wear on the hybrid. I'm going to be a proud logo wearer on the road bike though, had 4 custom Alfa Romeo tops made through a Alfa forum. There exclusively for riding the Olympia

giantcfr1

Hahaha, don't we all . We can admire our bikes better from there too.

giantcfr1

Mmmmmm, Oooolymmmmpia.

WDH74

I typically wear some bike shorts, under a pair of lightweight cargo shorts I got at Target or something - I forget where and don't remember what brand they are either. I'm not fond of the swimsuit look. For shirts I usually wear a t-shirt of some kind, because I find jerseys to be uncomfortable - too tight under the arms and around the neck, and if I upsize enough to be comfortable they're as loose as a t-shirt I'd wear otherwise. I can live without the pocket on the back! I also wear a helmet, some fingerless gloves, and I recently got some Shimano bike shoes (haven't gone clipless yet but I have the option of adding cleats to these shoes)

Cold weather is where I stumble a bit. I usually wear a pair of warmup pants over cycling shorts because they're lightweight and still kind of warm. As it gets colder I add a base layer and heavy socks. The problem is the pants are kind of baggy near the ankles and rub against the chain and flap around a bit - I've not found more form-fitting warm pants that aren't skintight. Up top it's a base layer and maybe a thermal sweater or fleece (or both). I have a nice hat I can fit easily under my helmet, and several pair of gloves.