How do you dress to look cool on yer bicycle?

ChrisLS

...I know it's a matter of personal taste...I'm Humvees and T shirts(hi viz vest) for work and lycra at weekends...so what makes you cool? 8)

dondare

Whatever I wear. I always look awesome.

Surf-Matt

Bolle shades, Endura Singletracks (that look a bit liek boardshorts), Patagonia wicking T shirt.

The mitts, Giro helmet and SPD shoes do ruin the look a bit though...
As does the hi-vis vest when it's wet/dull/rainy. :oops:

graham_g

Cool is entirely subjective, some people might think I look cool in my rolled up jeans and cheap poly/cotton collared fruit of the loom t's, but I suspect most think I look like a t'wat.

Anonymous

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graham_g

M.Cole wrote:

honey monster fancy dress outfit

Sponsorship to supplement the day job income, I like it! I'd have words with that future publishing though if you feel it's really necessary

Bassjunkieuk

I would say as long as your on a bike your already looking cool, but then after some of the atrocities I've seen whilst commuting in London - high heels, flips flops and long dresses! - I don't think that's quite true!

As for me I'd have to admit I'm a bit of a poser, so unless it's bitterly cold or raining I'm normally out in my baggie cargo pant shorts over lycra cycling shorts, a sleeveless t shirt (to show off my tats, why else would I get em!) mitts, helmet and stealth SPD's!

Having said this I also felt quite good the other day when I went out with just my cycle shorts and short sleeved cycle jersey on for a ride with some mates, it's probably the most cycling specific clothing setup I've ever done :-)

As for other people I tend to find the couriers get a good look going, with the jeans and casual t-shirt, whilst making it all look effortless on their SS!

dirk_van_gently

I'm with Dondare on this one, I am always the picture of sartorial elegance. Which is sadly wasted on Joe Public, as I am going so fast they never get the time to fully appreciate it :?

secretsam

Surf-Matt wrote:

As does the hi-vis vest when it's wet/dull/rainy. :oops:

Tell me about it...cue builders' jokes at work

ChrisLS

...my hi viz is Altura... 8) with a back pocket... :P

teulk

Me ,well it dont really matter as i think i still just look like a fat kid on a bike

cee

just a borat thong......no matter how hot the sun is beating down :shock: i still stay cool

course, i have to be very careful to use appropriate sun protection :roll:

andrewc3142

If you have to consider this question then you are unlikely to ever be cool.

nicklouse

something floral.

cee

andrewc3142 wrote:

If you have to consider this question then you are unlikely to ever be cool.

unless you wear a borat thong. and nicklouse made a nice point about the floral print. how about a floral print borat thong mankini?

Mithras

Combats, black t-shirt, black stab vest, Helmet :roll: and Oakleys .....Flashing Blue USE Exposure light.......

justresting

3/4 combats, lime green t, olive/orange giro hex helmet & reflective Buff (a must)
I'm 58 & don't look a twat @ all !!!!!

ChrisLS

...justresting...you are way off the cool scale...you may infact be the coolest rider on the forum 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Mithras

ChrisLS wrote:

...justresting...you are way off the cool scale...you may infact be the coolest rider on the forum 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

I second that.....motion carried.

whyamihere

Why, my dear boy, the only real choice for the discerning user of a velocipede this season is plus fours and a tweed jacket! Why, I dread to think what my chums at the club would think of me if I were to appear in your so called "shorts and a tshirt"! The very idea!

DavidTQ

Looking cool on a bike? I have mudguards and panniers on a road bike, I am never going to look "cool" however Im always good looking, just not fashionably so

ChrisLS

Mithras wrote:

Combats, black t-shirt, black stab vest, Helmet :roll: and Oakleys .....Flashing Blue USE Exposure light.......

...I take it you it you are a police officer Mithras? If I had my time again I would want the same job...

Mithras

Chris,
Yes, Local Bobby in Peterborough....job is great, getting paid for riding a bike.....brilliant job

andyp

I get style tips here;

http://velovogue.blogspot.com/

gtvlusso

I wear a smile as I pass cars stuck in queues.

boybiker

Sorry are you trying to suggest I don't always look cool??
I am shocked :roll: :roll:

idaviesmoore

8) Somthing by Rapha one suspects

cee

whyamihere wrote:

Why, my dear boy, the only real choice for the discerning user of a velocipede this season is plus fours and a tweed jacket! Why, I dread to think what my chums at the club would think of me if I were to appear in your so called "shorts and a tshirt"! The very idea!

But do you go for the tweed jacket with the leather patches on the elbows, or go for the evil twin version.....leather jacket with tweed patches on the elbows :twisted: :twisted:

garryac

Twead plus fours, stough brown brogues, argyle socks and a servicable hacking jacket with leather elbow pads

2wheelzgood

Looking cool is necessary, why?.. do chicks (or fellas) dig cyclists like they dig scars?

I can't say that's the 1st thing on my mind when I'm cycling with my cleverer half. and I think it's the same for her.

however, I'm gonna have to get a tweed jacket as I'm meant to be meeting up with the local fixie lot sometime.. styleee :shock:

ESSEXMIRAGE

My missus reckons I look like a mushroom in my Giro Xen and my reply is I feel like one too, thats only because they keep them in the dark and feed them bulls**t too ...... don't they....... but hey do look cool in lycra tops etc lol :shock: :roll: :?