Drying out worn cycling clothing
rumbataz
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Sometimes I want to wear the same cycling clothing the next day for another bike ride. It's usually quite sweaty from the first bike ride so putting it on the next day is uncomfortable, to say the least! I usually just fold it all into a neat pile and I think that's not a good idea.
What's the best way to get it dry indoors?
What's the best way to get it dry indoors?
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Put it on a hanger preferably near a radiator and /or some ventilation. I find cycling clothes that are wet from washing or sweat dry very quickly. No problem.0
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I don't have an airing cupboard. I'm going to have to get one of those rack things to put it in front of a radiator. In the summer it's fine as I can just hang it on the washing line.0
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Yeah - I'll get one of those indoor clothes airer things. It's not an issue during the summer as I can hang the clothes on the washing line.0
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I wonder about some people....0
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The next day ?
If i come in from a ride and the outer layer is clean and just a bit sweaty I'll give it a dash of febreze, turn it inside out on the back of a chair and it'll be fine in a few hours. Even less if theres a radiator nearby.0 -
Seriously ?
Someone had to use a forum to figure out how to dry clothes ?Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently0 -
rumbataz wrote:I usually just fold it all into a neat pile and I think that's not a good idea.
I'm curious what led you to believe that folding clothing was a good way to dry them in the first place??
You need a steady airflow. Try eating lots of fibre & veg and your place should become pretty breezy & they will dry in no time
Fenix wrote:
I'll give it a dash of febreze
Due to the materials used in cycle clothing spraying fabric freshener might not be the best idea (imo).0 -
I think Febreze is fine - its the Fabric Conditioner that they advise against ?0
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Thread of the year - brilliant stuff.
Even I couldn't have come up with this one .......Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Try buying some more clothes......Cannondale Trail 6 - crap brakes!
Cannondale CAAD80 -
I dry it with 60 seconds in the microwave followed by a quick press with a hot iron.0
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I just stick mine on the bottom shelf of the oven while cooking my ready meal in the evening. By the time I am eating my clothes are ready to go...0
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I simply wrap my entire body with cling film before each ride - clothes stay completely sweat free!
If it's going to rain, then a second layer of cling film around the outside solves that. As a bonus it's really aerodynamic!0 -
ryanshattered wrote:I simply wrap my entire body with cling film before each ride - clothes stay completely sweat free!
If it's going to rain, then a second layer of cling film around the outside solves that. As a bonus it's really aerodynamic!
Dont forget the foil layer underneath your helmet to stop that getting sweaty and block the government mind manipulation rays all in one go.0 -
This may be even better than a previous thread which the OP posted asking for clothing advice as he'd been cold on a ride, only to later reveal that he'd mistakenly worn a jersey rather than his jacket but hadn't realised until after he'd completed the ride and posted on here about it.0
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The OP could use normal shorts while trying the advice from a Viz reader - put a nan bread under your bum as a cushion and hey presto at the end of the ride you have a nice warm nan bread.0
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I'd imagine it should dry fairly swiftly once hung up with all the hot air coming out of your mouth...0
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I tie a really long pole to my helmet and ride along with sweaty clothing attached to the same said: this not only dries the Ming out of the soiled clothing but de-smells it and also provides wind resistance training meaning I get double strong in half the time.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
apreading wrote:I just stick mine on the bottom shelf of the oven while cooking my ready meal in the evening. By the time I am eating my clothes are ready to go...
Thanks for this tip I tried it and the food was lovey and salty as well as dry bibs - may never wash them again.0 -
I save myself the effort.Imposter wrote:I wonder about some people....0 -
Why isn't there a like button since the forum upgrade? Much needed for this thread.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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LOL. I'm glad I brought some happiness into your lives!
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I bought a very expensive treadmill some years ago and find it acts as a very good drying rack for my cycling kit
Seriously
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Put your clothes on a fire, will dry in seconds0
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I'd try and get it out on a line outside to air it off a bit. Failing that hang it up somewhere hot, i wouldn't fold it up and let it dry itself0
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That's what I do in nicer weather. I just didn't relish the though of airing sweaty clothes indoors! Hence, why I asked the question in the first place.0
