I think what they’re getting at is the humor in seeing folks roll up decked out like they’re about to compete in the Tour de France. It’s kind of like someone showing up for a casual game of backyard football in full pads, or rolling up to a friendly baseball game with a uniform and eye black like they’re about to hit a walk-off homer in Game 7. It’s a bit “try-hard,” if you will.
And then there’s the crowd that’s a little chonky but laser-focused on shaving 200 grams off their bike instead of maybe passing on that second burger. I mean, priorities, right?
But, hey, honestly, I don’t care. I ride with people who go full try-hard, and yeah, it can look a little overcooked—especially when I’m leaving them behind in the last 20 miles while they’re moaning about the pace—but at the end of the day, people can wear what they want. And they can feel however they want to feel about it, too.
Personally, I save the full kit for race day, but to each their own. Just wear what’s comfy and keep it rolling.
Spandex and cushion are comfy. If its a long and/or wet ride, I’m gonna go comfy since I have to change at the end anyways. Granted, I don’t go for things like aerohelmets, but also can’t remember ever seeing one IRL outside like bike events with like 100s of cyclists.
Out of curiosity what is in the approved list of attire that you think is okay for “grown men” and what is in the unapproved list?
I think what they’re getting at is the humor in seeing folks roll up decked out like they’re about to compete in the Tour de France. It’s kind of like someone showing up for a casual game of backyard football in full pads, or rolling up to a friendly baseball game with a uniform and eye black like they’re about to hit a walk-off homer in Game 7. It’s a bit “try-hard,” if you will.
And then there’s the crowd that’s a little chonky but laser-focused on shaving 200 grams off their bike instead of maybe passing on that second burger. I mean, priorities, right?
But, hey, honestly, I don’t care. I ride with people who go full try-hard, and yeah, it can look a little overcooked—especially when I’m leaving them behind in the last 20 miles while they’re moaning about the pace—but at the end of the day, people can wear what they want. And they can feel however they want to feel about it, too.
Personally, I save the full kit for race day, but to each their own. Just wear what’s comfy and keep it rolling.
Spandex and cushion are comfy. If its a long and/or wet ride, I’m gonna go comfy since I have to change at the end anyways. Granted, I don’t go for things like aerohelmets, but also can’t remember ever seeing one IRL outside like bike events with like 100s of cyclists.
Approved atire is a t-shirt and shorts. Or a coat and pants if it’s cold out. Or nude if you’re in one of those nude rides.