Top tips on how to...ahem...

secretsam
secretsam Posts: 5,120
edited March 2014 in Road beginners
...have a leak whilst wearing bib shorts. Lord knows how the laydeez cope...but is there a knack to it?!?!?!?! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
It's just a hill. Get over it.

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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Lycra is stretchy!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • macleod113
    macleod113 Posts: 560
    Rolf F wrote:
    Lycra is stretchy!

    This is true. though do try to stop and find a hedge/tree to hide behind so as not to embarass the ladies.
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  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    I just take the end out of my sock and away I go. It's important to make sure it's tucked in properly afterwards though, as it can do a lot of damage to the chain set if it gets caught.
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    MacLeod113 wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    Lycra is stretchy!

    This is true. though do try to stop and find a hedge/tree to hide behind so as not to embarass the ladies.

    I do the same only not to embarass the gents :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • izza
    izza Posts: 1,561
    For the ladies

    http://www.shewee.com/
  • poweredbyidris
    poweredbyidris Posts: 848
    Pull shorts down as far as they will go / try not to wee up nose
  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    Some bibs have too high a front (and that's the story I am sticking to!).

    Lift the leg of the shorts and pop the little fella out that way (that's also the technique for peeing on the move - I have never ever tried it though!).
    Stuff about riding a bike a long way
  • neilo23
    neilo23 Posts: 783
    Bending over (forwards) can create a bit more slack in the front of the shorts (as if you don't already look daft enough behind a bush in lycra).
    I really don't know why clothing designers haven't addressed this problem.
  • buzzwold
    buzzwold Posts: 197
    SImple. Don't drink on the ride. Dehydration will remove the need to ..ahem... You may however pass out, which could be even more embarrassing.
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  • paulleary
    paulleary Posts: 35
    always buy shorts with low front to allow enough room to stretch old fella out
  • BillyMansell
    BillyMansell Posts: 817
    Just pish yourself and tell everyone you've been sweating.
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    I used to stop every hour through but drink less now so can go on for ages without a hose down. Drink when you get thirsty, don't over hydrate, and don't drink just to cool down (ride faster instead). If you've got too much coming out you've got too much going in!
  • OverTheHillAt21
    OverTheHillAt21 Posts: 102
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    I used to stop every hour through but drink less now so can go on for ages without a hose down. Drink when you get thirsty, don't over hydrate, and don't drink just to cool down (ride faster instead). If you've got too much coming out you've got too much going in!
    I also find skipping tea/coffee if I'm having breakfast first cuts down stops.
  • Peddle Up!
    Peddle Up! Posts: 2,040
    Pull down the front of the shorts, but don't let go or you'll have a Wile E. Coyote moment! :D
    Purveyor of "up" :)
  • Ringpeace
    Ringpeace Posts: 105
    Err - that's why there are 2 lots of bottle bosses!

    Don't forget etiquette though. Remember to call left if someone is sucking your wheel.

    And chuck it over your right shoulder.
  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    Camelback bladder strapped to the leg, catheter - job done (just don't mistake it for a massive gel pouch later on)

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