Clothes for long commute.
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I agree that we may not be able to help, because comfort is so personal. I hate riding in jeans, even for a short distance, because they squeeze me. I don't even like other trousers on the bike. If I must wear something below the knee, I prefer cycling tights. But dress trousers are good enough for me. I don't have chafing or problems with seams or saddle sores.
For above the waist, I'm not so picky. Lately I'm commuting in a shirt and tie which I thought would be a problem, but it isn't.
Start your commute, and try to pay attention to the points of discomfort. Then you can solve the problems that arise.
For above the waist, I'm not so picky. Lately I'm commuting in a shirt and tie which I thought would be a problem, but it isn't.
Start your commute, and try to pay attention to the points of discomfort. Then you can solve the problems that arise.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
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Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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If I didn't have a stack of them already, I'd skip cycling jerseys and see if you can find some inexpensive technical t-shirts. Brighter colors are better. [rant] I don't know why cyclists want to wear dull or even camo to ride on the road -- I want to be seen! [end rant]