What To Wear For Cycling? Cycling Kit Vs Casual Clothes

You don't need lycra or special kit to go for a bike ride. In fact you don't need to look like a cyclist at all, and the best cycling clothing is what makes you feel comfortable and confident. But what about dedicated sports fabrics with performance cuts and designs?

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[gcn]

Lycra or baggy, or somewhere in-between? What's your go-to for cycling?

[cedricdallemagne]

Lycra pants and regular t-shirt. I am only half serious when it comes to cycling.

[sventice]

I've done some 2-4 week tours while pretty much just wearing hiking clothing: walking shorts, hiking shoes and flat pedals, flannel shirts, wool sweaters, etc.. I have often done consistent 100-160km days, I've always been pretty comfortable wearing this stuff, and I have never worn Lycra. I'm not very fast wearing this kit, but then again, I'm riding a tank while carrying a full repair kit, a pump, a couple of water bottles, and a bunch of extra socks. I think it's very easy to do most things on a bicycle while wearing "civilian" clothing. (I do very much enjoy your channel, though, even though I'm not your kind of cyclist.)

[paulclarksaintjohn]

I weigh 295 lbs.  My wife and neighbours have requested I stay away from Lycra :) .  My compromise is I purchased cycling underwear which have the proper padding and are skin tight that I wear under wind pants and with a hiking shirt.  Its comfortable, no chaffing, and the wind shirt has 4 secure pockets.  I am riding for exercise.

[Heavywall]

You guys did a segment talking about how motorist react to cyclists and determined the negative reaction was caused by Lycra as opposed to casual clothing
Well, it’s my experience that you are correct
I almost never wear “cycling” kit now and I get more leeway in a place where cycling isn’t very commonplace

[miket]

On closer inspection, Cat actually has bigger biceps than Si 💪😀

[markwatson]

Great to see Katherine on the show. Especially as my wife, who is just getting into cycling an is exploring shorts options. Me, lycra all day long, unless I'm on the MTB. 👍🏾

[neilwharmby]

Even my baggies are skin-tight at the moment, so it's a moot point... 😕
(Note to self: must ride more)

[AndyVandy]

Katherine! Thank you GCN for letting her out of the dungeon to do another video. She needs to be utilized more often. Please🙏🏽

[matthewnapier]

Please use Katherine in more videos, shes just the best. And keeps you guys in check.

[florianvdc]

Does the mini pump in Si's bibshort come as standard? It doesn't look that much comfortable

[movem]

Two months recovery after baggies looped onto my drop-bar on out of saddle road climb, cracked me rib (lucky I didn’t shatter the tip of my elbow) so now 100% Lycra mate 👍

[lsche]

Had to rewatch the video:

Got distracted by Si’s mini pump staring at me

[MrDenden]

Si congratulations you have ascended into meme hood

[dr_taka]

Si! Different types of chamois for men and women for their different ANATOMY...

[atulraj]

Can we have a dedicated video of Si dancing?

[redwinedrummer]

Technical shirt for daily commutes, cycling kit for weekends. :)

Pros of shirts: cheaper to replace when they get worn and torn.

[veryboringname.]

Definitely don't need any imagination at 4:03

[brannmacfinnchad]

Good to see Katherine presenting! And her face as Si explains the "physiology" is simply priceless.

As is Si's bib shorts dance...pretty sure that clip will get /plenty/ of use.

[crossoctopus]

Is that really the best place to keep your mini pump