Pub Talk-If you could have one kit combo...

ddraver

So, say you were going on a holiday but could only take one set of kit

What specific pieces would you take?

Rapha Pro Team shorts
Rapha merino jersey and mesh Base
Giro, thin gloves
DeFeet socks

What would yours be?

cougie

When I put kit on I pretty much forget what I'm wearing.

I can't tell the difference between tops or shorts.

It's more about the ride than the kit.

sloppyschleckonds

Sounds like a fun night in the pub

Tashman

If i could only take 1 kit, i think i'd prioritise taking some travel clothes detergent!

ugo.santalucia

That is a non happener, I appreciate that on a desert island you might be short of records to play, hence the choice, but on a holiday you can take as much as you like, just sacrifice something else...

It's a pointless pub talk... rephrase it!

fat daddy

ugo.santalucia wrote:

That is a non happener, I appreciate that on a desert island you might be short of records to play, hence the choice, but on a holiday you can take as much as you like, just sacrifice something else...

It's a pointless pub talk... rephrase it!

ok ..... your house is on fire you are outside with your bike and you realise you have a ride later to go on and you need your gear, the fireman says, listen mate, you cant really go back in, but we cant save your house, so leave your bike with me, I'll look after it, you run back in quickly and grab some kit for your ride later ... but only grab one outfit, you don't have time to grab any more.

which out fit would you rescue ?

ugo.santalucia

fat daddy wrote:

which out fit would you rescue ?

I guess depends on the weather that day... :roll:

pblakeney

More logically - You are going on a cycling holiday, renting a bike. You have checked luggage but want to take 1 set in hand luggage, just in case.

fat daddy

ugo.santalucia wrote:

I guess depends on the weather that day... :roll:

you are riding in Britain, it will be cold and wet, with spells of hot sunny humid weather, with the odd snow flurry, gale force winds and a stillness that leaves sweat clinging to your brow even though you are descending at 40mph .. blustery showers and a weather warning for the hottest day in the world .. its the perfect day to go to the beach and sunbathe, or jump in puddles with your children

Anonymous

The Danish olympics kit....if/when it arrives

ugo.santalucia

fat daddy wrote:

ugo.santalucia wrote:

I guess depends on the weather that day... :roll:

you are riding in Britain, it will be cold and wet, with spells of hot sunny humid weather, with the odd snow flurry, gale force winds and a stillness that leaves sweat clinging to your brow even though you are descending at 40mph .. blustery showers and a weather warning for the hottest day in the world .. its the perfect day to go to the beach and sunbathe, or jump in puddles with your children

And yet we spent the spring preparing for the worst, but the Fred Whitton 2016 was blessed with sunshine and 25 degrees...

ugo.santalucia

PBlakeney wrote:

More logically - You are going on a cycling holiday, renting a bike. You have checked luggage but want to take 1 set in hand luggage, just in case.

I guess decent shorts, merino base layer, long sleeved jersey and a showerproof I can fold? That works most of the time

ddraver

for the love of...

ugo.santalucia

ddraver wrote:

for the love of...

Did you want me to answer that I only wear 2 drops of Chanel no.5? :roll:

slowbike

I did go on holiday and took minimal cycling kit.

I had cycling socks, shoes & a pair of shorts.

I didn't bother with the shoes or shorts - but then riding around with a 1yo in a seat on the back was never going to be fast or furious!

on-yer-bike

Slowbike wrote:

I did go on holiday and took minimal cycling kit.

I had cycling socks, shoes & a pair of shorts.

I didn't bother with the shoes or shorts - but then riding around with a 1yo in a seat on the back was never going to be fast or furious!

So you rode naked from the waist down?

mrb123

on-yer-bike wrote:

Slowbike wrote:

I did go on holiday and took minimal cycling kit.

I had cycling socks, shoes & a pair of shorts.

I didn't bother with the shoes or shorts - but then riding around with a 1yo in a seat on the back was never going to be fast or furious!

So you rode naked from the waist down?

No, he wore his cycling socks.

Phil&hisbikes

Ok, I'll play along ..

Summer .....
Rapha I'm afraid guys
Pro team short socks in pink
Core bibshorts
S/S Base layer in pink
Classic Jersey in grey
Pro team gilet in pink (if req)
Sportful fingerless gloves

Winter (ish) .....
Castelli Gabba convertible
Planet X Merino base layer
Castelli thermal buff
Cap
Chapeau Roubaix bibtights
Mavic thermal socks
Endura overshoes
Inner and lobster gloves

Sadly it'll be wrap up time soon

tgotb

I did this the other week - 8 days lightweight touring in the Alps
Club jersey/shorts
1 pair socks
Arm/leg warmers
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Lightweight windproof layer
Overshoes
Base layer
Cap
Summer gloves
Lightweight Winter gloves

Base layer and windproof layer work as t-shirt/jacket for evenings off the bike, along with a lightweight pair of trousers that convert into shorts by unzipping the legs, a pair of boxer shorts and a pair of super-lightweight shoes (barely more than flip flops). Base layer is only intended to be worn on the bike in emergencies (below freezing), so in practice it stays clean, but it's available if you find yourself riding through a blizzard.

The whole lot, plus a phone/Garmin charger, toothbrush and emergency toolkit, weighed less than 2kg, and fitted in a lightweight drybag strapped under the saddle. The bike's barely more loaded than it would be for a day ride, so you do have the flexibility to plan a long itinerary without needing any support, and without any tangible impact on bike handling or climbing speed.