Cycling fashion faux pas?
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Cycling fashion faux pas?
While riding on a local MUP, saw a guy wearing a blue cotton T, then bibs over them. That is, he was wearing black bibs, but with a T shirt under them. I dont wear bibs, but always thought you wear bibs, then jersey/shirt over them. He seemed to be a novice rider.
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It might just be how they feel most comfortable. There are a lot of folks with different strokes in which they execute things.
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At least he had enough sense to wear a shirt.
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The first picture in my mind was Oshgosh bib overalls LOL, in which case, a cotton t-shirt (generally white) wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for non-cyclists in my area. Further along in the post I came back to BF reality. I don’t generally wear bibs (I have one pair) but yes I believe a jersey goes over them. That way, if you’re taking a break and some attractive cyclists happen by you don’t have to struggle to get the jersey off
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You are right. A guy wearing bibs should not be on a MUP. Total faux pas.
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Why do you even care about how other cyclists choose to dress ?.
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I'm thinking he really wasn't wearing a shirt. That was the wicking under layer and would go on 1st.
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Base layer? They get worn under the bib straps, but they're typically not going to be cotton (how did you know the material, anyway?) and they're going to be form-fitting.
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Dairy farmer that is use to wearing his Oshkosh suspenders over his flannel.
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Oh, and to avoid plumber's crack.
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What the OP saw was not even close to a sleeveless jersey paired with arm warmers.
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How many socks was he wearing?
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It should be mentioned that bib shorts are often advertised with the model wearing them over a base layer (that looks like a shirt), so it's understandable that someone might think it's appropriate (for either form or function) to do so while riding.
But you haven't truly lived unless you have tried to tell a female cyclist that she shouldn't wear underwear under her shorts.
But you haven't truly lived unless you have tried to tell a female cyclist that she shouldn't wear underwear under her shorts.
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Yup, during the winter months, I do tuck the base layer under the bib waste and straps to provide maximum warmth with a warm long sleeve jersey over the top. Garnish with a jacket or vest (called a gilet for the more hardcore).
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It should be mentioned that bib shorts are often advertised with the model wearing them over a base layer (that looks like a shirt), so it's understandable that someone might think it's appropriate (for either form or function) to do so while riding.
But you haven't truly lived unless you have tried to tell a female cyclist that she shouldn't wear underwear under her shorts.
But you haven't truly lived unless you have tried to tell a female cyclist that she shouldn't wear underwear under her shorts.
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