What are you wearing?

[Two-Wheeled Explorer]

Since this isn't a "cycling" forum, per-se, I thought I would ask what you wear while riding multi-day trips? Plain and simple, I am not a jersey and spandex shorts-type guy. I have jerseys, but I wear them mostly on training and social rides (where I am not working medical support) with the exception of one long-sleeved Adventure Cycling Association jersey that I wear a lot in the spring and fall. Normally, I wear a yellow "fishing" or "expedition" shirt for riding on roadways, and green or tan off road. They fit me better (In other words, I don't look like a sausage.) breathe well, have big packets for stuff, the long sleeves roll up and have retainer tabs, and they have the added advantage of an SPF rating of 45-50. I also wear baggy shorts, usually zip-off police cyclist pants (I am a park ranger) again that breathe well, and have plentiful pockets, including a pen pocket. On the feet I have several choices; my bike patrol shoes, which have semi-rigid soles, my old MTB "racing shoes" and on long trips, light weight hiking boots with the knot behind the tongue.

Since I survived a (non-cycling related) TBI several years ago, and I love solo tripping, my agreement with my wife and adult daughters is that I wear a helmet whenever I ride. (And carry a SPOT Tracker) Sometimes I can get away with my "Dr. Livingstone" pith helmet that my grandkids think is cool, but usually I wear a white ANSI approved bike helmet. White reflects the sun and heat better than other colors. Gloves, sunglasses, that's about it.

Any thoughts?



Ride safe,
Hans

 

[Harvey Melvin Richards]

Any thoughts?

Ride safe,
Hans

Attach your chin strap, it will stay on better. Just kidding, I'm sure you aware of this.

I'm a big fan of Endura Humvee Light padded shorts, they have pockets, including 2 with zippers, elastic waist, zip fly and a quick lock belt. Plus they are above the knee. I mostly wear a loose fit NMBP jersey, but I need to look into a loose fit shirt like you are wearing. My riding style has gone to really casual in the last year or two. I'm no longer using clipless, and I really like just wearing whatever shoes I have on.


I'm all about comfort, and if you are comfortable, go for it. I feel half naked without a helmet, so for me, it's always on.

 

[southpier]

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[Co-opski]

This is Expo so Tweed mostly.:bigbossHL: