What's with the bicycle riding outfits these days

[Anonymous]

why does every dude who rides a bicycle these days where the outfits that make them look like they are competing in the Tour de France. When I grew up, we just wore levi's and a sweatshirt. Now everyone looks like they are olympians....

[Anonymous]

Clearly you don't do long distance cycling.

[Anonymous]

Because it is comfortable, you don't get saddle sores, and your clothes dry fast so you don't get chilled or chafe.

Also, women ride bicycles too.

[Anonymous]

If you are cycling fast, you are working hard. You sweat. If you wear jeans and a sweatshirt, they will get soaked with sweat and stick to you. They also weigh a hundred pounds and are heard to move in. Cycling clothes (and running clothes and tri clothes) wick sweat away from you. They are light and easy to move in. They are workout clothes.

[Anonymous]

I get that part but why are they all marked up like they are on some Olympic team when they are out for a Sunday bike ride?

[Anonymous]

And when i was younger I ran in cotton T shirts and tube socks. Fortunately, they invented wicking and I can run in healthier clothes.

[Anonymous]

Again, great but why do you have to look like the markings on an Indy 500 racing car????????????

[Anonymous]

I agree. I'm sure ill get flamed for this but The outlandish outfits I see in Rock creek are ridiculous. Poseurs.

[Anonymous]

I agree with OP. I get what you all are saying about wicking material and all. But, why not make a breathable, aerodynamic , wicking, moon atmosphere ready, bulletproof cycling shirt in say......black? Or navy? White? Red?

I think OP's question is, what's with the fake sponsorship logos?

[Anonymous]

Are they the equivalent of bicycle kooks?

[Anonymous]

Lots of cyclists like to wear bright colors to stand out more to drivers so they don't get hit by a car. They might be wearing a kit with sponsors because they belong to a team or club and those are their sponsors or because they bought the jersey at an event with sponsors or because they are fans of a pro cycling team and they bought the jersey. Don't see why it should matter to anyone, though.

[Anonymous]

I get that there are logical explanations for the colors, material, etc.

But can't you just admit it's the adult equivalent of wearing a frilly tutu?

[Anonymous]

It really is.

[Anonymous]

Totally agree, no need for the logos, which look quite silly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of cyclists like to wear bright colors to stand out more to drivers so they don't get hit by a car. They might be wearing a kit with sponsors because they belong to a team or club and those are their sponsors or because they bought the jersey at an event with sponsors or because they are fans of a pro cycling team and they bought the jersey. Don't see why it should matter to anyone, though.

This. My DH and I both have mostly plain bike jerseys. However, it's like choosing to workout in a plain t-shirt versus one from your last 10K. Or wearing a simple shirt and shorts versus a flowery sundress with eye-catching jewelry.

There are also lots of cycling and triathlon clubs and amateur teams in the area that have team logos or sponsors.

As for cycling shorts, clearly you've never had major chafing down there. Padded shorts are a requirement!!