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Date: 15 May 2007 16:18:39
From: Daryl Hunt
Subject: Question on wearing Spandex
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
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Date: 17 May 2007 12:59:55
From: John Kane
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On May 17, 9:03 am, "DanK...@gmail.com" <DanK...@gmail.com > wrote:
> On May 16, 7:16 pm, John Kane <jrkrid...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > On May 15, 7:18 pm, "Daryl Hunt" <d...@celticommnospam.com> wrote:
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> > > FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
>
> > And the question is?
>
> > John Kane, Kingston ON Canada
>
> If I had a garage things may be different. I could don my spandex
> suit in the garage while planning the ride with my bike. I could push
> the garage door openening button, hop on the bike, and roll out just
> as the door got high enough to clear my head. I could then ride
> elegantly around my nice, clean streets without flats or stops,
> drinking from my spiffy race bike's twin water bottles. I could eat a
> GU with a smile if need be, and continue onward without making a
> face. When done, I could roll back into the garage, push the button,
> and watch the door close while still on the bike. I could then walk
> in my skivvies (let's hope this is an attached garage, no?) to the
> bathroom and shower.
>
> The problem with spandex for me now is that I often find myself not on
> the bike during my rides. There are usually periods of time before,
> during and after my ride when I am not on the bike. I often find that
> I abandon the bike completely for minutes on end during my "ride",
> usually to buy refreshments my bike has no bosses to mount holders
> for. I sometimes interrupt the ride altogether impromptu, distracted
> by some sort of shop or entertainment, for extended periods of time.
>
> If I wore spandex when I rode, I would often find myself in spandex
> while not on the bike. I cannot come to terms with this. This is
> coming from someone who has worn a bathrobe to the supermarket. More
> than once. Maybe it's because I'm fat?
Nah, just self-concious. I cannot be said to have a svelte figure but
so what? I just meander along in spandex if that is what I'm wearing.
At one point I turned up at the local pub for a beer on my way home
after work and the owner hardly recognized me because I was in a
business suit.
John Kane, Kingston ON Canada
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Date: 17 May 2007 12:13:15
From: DanKMTB@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On May 17, 9:22 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> How many of us really need the tight form fitting clothes?
> If you're a serious racer, ok, it makes sense.
> If you're not and you have a great bod and you want to, ok, it makes sense.
> Beyond that, does it even make sense?
They say it's more comfortable, wicks sweat better, etc. I know of
roadies who wear lycra under the baggies for comfort, but still pull
on the baggies for image when mountain biking. I don't know for sure,
because I've never worn the stuff.
> Padded shorts make sense, and I like to be able to see my gears. I like the
> wicking fabrics, too.
I like basketball or soccer shorts (swim trunks if I'll be riding far
near water and/or beaches on hot days) with a typical "athletic" t-
shirt. You know, the ones for $10-15 dollars at any sporting goods
store anywhere? As long as it'll wick the sweat I'm good.
How do those padded shorts work out for you? Are they intended
cycling shorts?
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Date: 18 May 2007 06:53:43
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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DanKMTB@gmail.com wrote:
:: On May 17, 9:22 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
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::: How many of us really need the tight form fitting clothes?
::: If you're a serious racer, ok, it makes sense.
::: If you're not and you have a great bod and you want to, ok, it
::: makes sense. Beyond that, does it even make sense?
::
:: They say it's more comfortable, wicks sweat better, etc. I know of
:: roadies who wear lycra under the baggies for comfort, but still pull
:: on the baggies for image when mountain biking. I don't know for
:: sure, because I've never worn the stuff.
::
I agree with the wicks and the padding. The only place the tight-fitting
clothing is needed, IMO, is around the crouch area and the area where the
butt meets the saddle. Once needs to remove the possibility of pressure
points due to extra material in that region.
::
::: Padded shorts make sense, and I like to be able to see my gears. I
::: like the wicking fabrics, too.
::
:: I like basketball or soccer shorts (swim trunks if I'll be riding far
:: near water and/or beaches on hot days) with a typical "athletic" t-
:: shirt. You know, the ones for $10-15 dollars at any sporting goods
:: store anywhere? As long as it'll wick the sweat I'm good.
:: How do those padded shorts work out for you? Are they intended
:: cycling shorts?
Yes, basically,the same as you mention above with baggies over top.
However, I would could make some cycling shorts that had padding any lycra
underneath and be more like regular mountain-type shorts. In fact, I'd say
that most roadies who aren't into racing would do well with the same shorts
used by mountain cycling. The jersey's would be similar but not so form
fitting as one can still go pretty fast with a slightly loose jersey on.
Again, if you're into racing I think the form fitting stuff makes sense
because who needs any extra flapping in the wind under those conditions?
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Date: 18 May 2007 20:45:49
From: Michael Warner
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On Fri, 18 May 2007 06:53:43 -0400, Roger Zoul wrote:
> Yes, basically,the same as you mention above with baggies over top.
> However, I would could make some cycling shorts that had padding any lycra
> underneath and be more like regular mountain-type shorts. In fact, I'd say
> that most roadies who aren't into racing would do well with the same shorts
> used by mountain cycling. The jersey's would be similar but not so form
> fitting as one can still go pretty fast with a slightly loose jersey on.
> Again, if you're into racing I think the form fitting stuff makes sense
> because who needs any extra flapping in the wind under those conditions?
I find flapping clothing irritating simply because it flaps. Apart from
slowing me down a little, it's just plain annoying. The only time I
tolerate it is when I'm wearing a wind jacket on long, cold descents.
--
Home page: http://members.westnet.com.au/mvw
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Date: 18 May 2007 10:46:30
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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Michael Warner wrote:
:: On Fri, 18 May 2007 06:53:43 -0400, Roger Zoul wrote:
::
::: Yes, basically,the same as you mention above with baggies over top.
::: However, I would could make some cycling shorts that had padding
::: any lycra underneath and be more like regular mountain-type shorts.
::: In fact, I'd say that most roadies who aren't into racing would do
::: well with the same shorts used by mountain cycling. The jersey's
::: would be similar but not so form fitting as one can still go pretty
::: fast with a slightly loose jersey on. Again, if you're into racing
::: I think the form fitting stuff makes sense because who needs any
::: extra flapping in the wind under those conditions?
::
:: I find flapping clothing irritating simply because it flaps. Apart
:: from slowing me down a little, it's just plain annoying. The only
:: time I tolerate it is when I'm wearing a wind jacket on long, cold
:: descents.
I was wearing a jacket a few weeks ago that had a severely flapping collar
as I was moving down a hill. It was hitting me in the face. Not good..I
wouldn't tolerate that in another other conditions, either.
However, a non-form fitting jersey doesn't flap that way. The motions are
subtle but present. I never notice that even though I may be losing some
speed. Same with mountain-bike shorts. I think it's a matter of degree.
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Date: 17 May 2007 13:15:40
From: Zoot Katz
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On 17 May 2007 12:13:15 -0700, "DanKMTB@gmail.com"
<DanKMTB@gmail.com > wrote:
>How do those padded shorts work out for you? Are they intended
>cycling shorts?
Cycling shorts are designed for cycling. The padding presents a dry
seamless interface between your tender parts and the saddle. They
also support your junk.
I wear padded lycra cycling shorts, or sometimes knickers, under
dungarees, wool knickers or regular cotton shorts. I prefer bibs.
Their lack of a waistband makes them more comfortable when wearing
clothes over them.
I also wear cycling specific padded underwear under dress trousers.
They're lighter weight have a flat waist band.
If I'm going out to simply for a fast ride, I skip the outer layer
and just wear the lycra. Usually I'm going somewhere so my outer
dress in suitable for my destination even though I could probably
strip off and look like a roadie.
Skinny people look bad in lycra too when it's a baggy fit or shows
their bones.
--
zk
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Date: 17 May 2007 06:03:32
From: DanKMTB@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On May 16, 7:16 pm, John Kane <jrkrid...@gmail.com > wrote:
> On May 15, 7:18 pm, "Daryl Hunt" <d...@celticommnospam.com> wrote:
>
> > FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
>
> And the question is?
>
> John Kane, Kingston ON Canada
If I had a garage things may be different. I could don my spandex
suit in the garage while planning the ride with my bike. I could push
the garage door openening button, hop on the bike, and roll out just
as the door got high enough to clear my head. I could then ride
elegantly around my nice, clean streets without flats or stops,
drinking from my spiffy race bike's twin water bottles. I could eat a
GU with a smile if need be, and continue onward without making a
face. When done, I could roll back into the garage, push the button,
and watch the door close while still on the bike. I could then walk
in my skivvies (let's hope this is an attached garage, no?) to the
bathroom and shower.
The problem with spandex for me now is that I often find myself not on
the bike during my rides. There are usually periods of time before,
during and after my ride when I am not on the bike. I often find that
I abandon the bike completely for minutes on end during my "ride",
usually to buy refreshments my bike has no bosses to mount holders
for. I sometimes interrupt the ride altogether impromptu, distracted
by some sort of shop or entertainment, for extended periods of time.
If I wore spandex when I rode, I would often find myself in spandex
while not on the bike. I cannot come to terms with this. This is
coming from someone who has worn a bathrobe to the supermarket. More
than once. Maybe it's because I'm fat?
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Date: 17 May 2007 15:39:06
From: fluffy bunny
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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In article <1179407012.435833.219040@y80g2000hsf.googlegroups.com >,
"DanKMTB@gmail.com" <DanKMTB@gmail.com > wrote:
> If I wore spandex when I rode, I would often find myself in spandex
> while not on the bike. I cannot come to terms with this. This is
> coming from someone who has worn a bathrobe to the supermarket. More
> than once. Maybe it's because I'm fat?
"i may be fat, but i'm in better shape than ewe"
"just look at my legs, ok?"
"it's a favor for my mohel"
"just a sec, let me get my money out"
"no, i'm not Lance...but i am wearing his shorts"
.max
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Date: 17 May 2007 09:22:15
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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DanKMTB@gmail.com wrote:
:: If I wore spandex when I rode, I would often find myself in spandex
:: while not on the bike. I cannot come to terms with this. This is
:: coming from someone who has worn a bathrobe to the supermarket. More
:: than once. Maybe it's because I'm fat?
How many of us really need the tight form fitting clothes? If you're a
serious racer, ok, it makes sense.
If you're not and you have a great bod and you want to, ok, it makes sense.
Beyond that, does it even make sense?
Padded shorts make sense, and I like to be able to see my gears. I like the
wicking fabrics, too.
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Date: 16 May 2007 20:51:15
From: Bob
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On May 16, 2:16 pm, "Rich Clark" <rdclark2S...@TRAPcomcast.net > wrote:
> "Daryl Hunt" <d...@celticommnospam.com> wrote in message
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> news:464a29b1@news.i70west.com...
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> > FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
>
> And yet these assholes always turn out to be football fans, watching 300lb
> tubs in spandex every Sunday.
>
> r
There *are* people that shouldn't wear spandex. It's like a female
coworker of mine commented once when we were at lunch and happened to
see a very large late middle aged woman in an outfit obviously
designed for a much slimmer and younger woman- "Just because they make
it in her size doesn't mean she should wear it".
Regards,
Bob Hunt
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Date: 17 May 2007 03:36:43
From: me
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On Tue, 15 May 2007 16:18:39 -0700, Daryl Hunt wrote:
> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
Why Not?
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Date: 18 Jun 2007 11:42:30
From: Daryl Hunt
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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"me" <me@nowhere.com > wrote in message
news:f5Q2i.189862$6m4.162316@pd7urf1no...
> On Tue, 15 May 2007 16:18:39 -0700, Daryl Hunt wrote:
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> > FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
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> Why Not?
If you have to ask, DON'T!!!!!!
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Date: 16 May 2007 16:16:00
From: John Kane
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On May 15, 7:18 pm, "Daryl Hunt" <d...@celticommnospam.com > wrote:
> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
And the question is?
John Kane, Kingston ON Canada
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Date: 16 May 2007 17:59:16
From: Pat
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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"Daryl Hunt" <dhunt@celticommnospam.com > wrote in message
news:464a29b1@news.i70west.com...
> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
What does God have to do with it?
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Date: 17 May 2007 10:17:30
From: D Wells
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On Wed, 16 May 2007 17:59:16 -0600, "Pat" <Pat@starrynight.com > wrote:
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>"Daryl Hunt" <dhunt@celticommnospam.com> wrote in message
>news:464a29b1@news.i70west.com...
>> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
>
>What does God have to do with it?
>
Tina Turner might ask, "What's 'love' got to do with it."
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Date: 17 May 2007 10:25:09
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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D Wells wrote:
:: On Wed, 16 May 2007 17:59:16 -0600, "Pat" <Pat@starrynight.com >
:: wrote:
::
:::
::: "Daryl Hunt" <dhunt@celticommnospam.com > wrote in message
::: news:464a29b1@news.i70west.com...
:::: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
:::
::: What does God have to do with it?
:::
:: Tina Turner might ask, "What's 'love' got to do with it."
It could be the difference between "love" and "no love".
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Date: 16 May 2007 15:16:29
From: Rich Clark
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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"Daryl Hunt" <dhunt@celticommnospam.com > wrote in message
news:464a29b1@news.i70west.com...
> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
And yet these assholes always turn out to be football fans, watching 300lb
tubs in spandex every Sunday.
r
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Date: 17 May 2007 08:44:13
From: Michael Warner
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On Wed, 16 May 2007 15:16:29 -0400, Rich Clark wrote:
> And yet these assholes always turn out to be football fans, watching 300lb
> tubs in spandex every Sunday.
That's something that's always disturbed me about American football.
The combination of lycra shorts, body armour and full-face helmets is
deeply wrong.
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Home page: http://members.westnet.com.au/mvw
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Date: 16 May 2007 11:30:43
From: Camilo
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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On May 15, 3:18 pm, "Daryl Hunt" <d...@celticommnospam.com > wrote:
> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
I use it as a threat for my kids: "do what I say or I'll buy a spandex
suit and (ski, bike, whatever) in public with it."
Cam "relaxed fit tights" Pascual
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Date: 16 May 2007 09:13:09
From: Bill Sornson
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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Daryl Hunt wrote:
> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
Trying to get me to quit yoga classes?!?!?
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Date: 16 May 2007 12:29:10
From: Just A User
Subject: Re: Question on wearing Spandex
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Bill Sornson wrote:
> Daryl Hunt wrote:
>> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T!!!!!!
>
> Trying to get me to quit yoga classes?!?!?
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>
Okay that's it I WILL quit the "sweating to the oldies" class at the
local y.
Ken
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