How To Wear Cycling Gear?
09-17-11, 05:56 PM
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How To Wear Cycling Gear?
It's only recently that I dug my bike from the garage to start riding again. I always used to just wear shorts and T shirts to ride. Normal clothing. I read about the benefits of wearing cycling shorts and jerseys when cycling to help with sweat. I still haven't had a chance to wear that stuff yet because I just got it. My research has led me to believe that I shoud wear nothing under the cycling shorts and jerseys. Makes sense to me.
My question is what to do in the colder months? Should I leave my cycling gear in the closet till spring? Should I wear my cycling clothes under some exercise pants?
My question is what to do in the colder months? Should I leave my cycling gear in the closet till spring? Should I wear my cycling clothes under some exercise pants?
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It's only recently that I dug my bike from the garage to start riding again. I always used to just wear shorts and T shirts to ride. Normal clothing. I read about the benefits of wearing cycling shorts and jerseys when cycling to help with sweat. I still haven't had a chance to wear that stuff yet because I just got it. My research has led me to believe that I shoud wear nothing under the cycling shorts and jerseys. Makes sense to me.
My question is what to do in the colder months? Should I leave my cycling gear in the closet till spring? Should I wear my cycling clothes under some exercise pants?
My question is what to do in the colder months? Should I leave my cycling gear in the closet till spring? Should I wear my cycling clothes under some exercise pants?
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You can add layers to keep warm. Pants or tights over the shorts. A base layer (wool is great) under the jersey or a jacket over it.
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If you meant going commando under your shorts, I found that the pad works better if I have underwear on. Without it, the pad tends to wedge.
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It is not advisable to wear underwear under your cycling shorts.
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As advised ... check the Winter Cycling Forum for your winter cycling questions: https://www.bikeforums.net/forumdispl...Winter-Cycling
But in the winter, I wear my cycling shorts under cycling tights ... and my short-sleeved jersey under a long-sleeved jersey or two or three, depending on how cold it gets.
But in the winter, I wear my cycling shorts under cycling tights ... and my short-sleeved jersey under a long-sleeved jersey or two or three, depending on how cold it gets.
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I must have missed the winter forum. Thanks! Ant chance someone can move this over there?
09-18-11, 12:21 AM
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Correct, commando with cycling shorts/bibs. Wear undies with the shorts and you'll create problems.
I wear a wicking under shirt year round. Keeps me cool in summer, warm in cooler weather. When cold weather sets it. I just supplement the summer gear with knee/arm warmers and vest or jacket. Colder, I ride in sorta thermal knickers, long sleeve jersey gloves, booties and cap.
I wear a wicking under shirt year round. Keeps me cool in summer, warm in cooler weather. When cold weather sets it. I just supplement the summer gear with knee/arm warmers and vest or jacket. Colder, I ride in sorta thermal knickers, long sleeve jersey gloves, booties and cap.
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