WhyFi

I prefer either long sleeves or short sleeves w/sun sleeves, too. I don't like rubbing sun screen in to my arm hair, so I'll often skip it, and if it does get done, it can wear off during long rides, so sleeves have been much more effective for me.

Mr Sir

I always go for white helmets keeps me head cool

mschwett 

same. sunscreen is just unpleasant. a necessary evil for the back of the neck and face but if i can avoid it for the arms, i will. i go with long sleeve light/bright colored shirts, black shorts, and a flashing radar light. it does not seem at all hard to find brightly colored clothing for road cycling.

clothing made for MTB/off road cycling is definitely more likely to favor muted, darker colors.

Rolla

I can only imagine all the inadequacies you must suffer from that would make you judge and condemn people you've never met based on their clothing and bike choices. Although you're at a significant disadvantage, hopefully you'll one day win the battle with your deficiencies. Keep fighting!

Polaris OBark

Yes, but 85% of cycling jerseys are made of dark matter, and you don't see those, ipso facto.

indyfabz

As a matter of fact, it is, including the bar tape. Thanks for playing. We have some lovely parting gifts waiting for you back stage.

wolfchild

There is no right or wrong when it comes to choosing colors for cycling....Wear whatever you want.

livedarklions

Only if you don't eat tarantula meat and frogs.

livedarklions

I can't stand pink and I look even worse in orange than I do yellow, and that's saying something.

Most really hi-viz maintenance stuff on the road seems to use some combination of those three colors rather than just one.
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livedarklions

I think you need a parrot on your shoulder.

livedarklions

Oh, that's why everyone is gravitating towards the bike paths!

livedarklions

Hold off on the white until after Memorial Day.

Old joke. I'm an old man.

livedarklions

All I have to say to that:

Mojo31

Where did you get bicycle wheels to fit your car?

Troul 

Have you ever tried getting an inorganic, oxidizable or enzymatic stain out of white? nope nope nope, not going to lie to myself thinking it'll be a good idea purchasing easily stainable cycling attire.

livedarklions

I'm embarrassed to say how old I was before I figured out no one can see grease stains on black socks.

indyfabz

Yep. I’ve mucked up pairs of my favorite checkered flag socks. The whites have even gotten dulled from wet road grime.

GhostRider62

Rapha

qwaalodge

I definitely have made way bigger mistakes than someone making the mistake of wearing all black kit in an all-black bike.

That's all there is to it, a mistake, everyone makes mistakes. The freedom of choice, yes. I am pro-choice!! However some of our choices might make it more difficult for others. In this case, motorists. We hate motorists so much and probably including dogs when there are choices that will make them nicer to us.

Ever since I started putting on corny high vis patterns, motorists have been giving me a lot more room. They probably think I'm one of those inexperienced riders who can turn into a wrecking ball any moment so they give me a wide berth. Works for me!

qwaalodge

Black bar tape... I'm totally fine with the parting gifts as long as you make welcome gifts too.

Troul 

If that is how cyclist noobs ride in your local, that is horrible. "Inexperienced" & the like might be better off gaining experience in a public access recreational park equipped with a boat launch.
When the rider executes erratic riding behavior, they will at least have immediate emergency care on-site & be able to increase their chances in retaining the motorist for questioning.

indyfabz

You’re not welcome here as far as I’m concerned.

Troul 

Stay off my lawn!

Rolla

Quite a tightly wound ball of insecurity, aren't you?

wolfchild

All of my bikes are black and dark grey....and all of my clothing is black, dark grey, dark green, dark tan and camo...oh and my backpacks which I use for cycling are also dark grey and black,...That's just the way I roll through life