Originally Posted by
dkatz1
When i first took up riding, i rode in street cloths. I thought cycling cloths were silly. A few years later, I somewhow switched. And was really upset that I hadn't done so sooner. SO much more comfortable. So better at managing sweat.
I, too, have evolved in this way. When I first started out a few years back, I would ride in regular shorts and a cotton T-shirt. It didn't take long for me to realize that wearing a cotton T-shirt in high heat and humidity means that it would quickly get soaked, but not wick away or evaporate to provide cooling. Instead, it felt like I was covered in a wet blanket. I quickly bought nylon workout shirts and cycling jerseys which wick moisture away, keep me cooler, and are far more comfortable. And while I still wear gym shorts for short rides, like my morning 10 mile rides, I have gotten a pair of proper bike shorts which I'll wear on long rides.
But I'm still not interested in clipless pedals & shoes, though.