I wear mostly skirts in our office, more so than pants or dresses, mainly because the attire provides me with the opportunity to ride to work already semi-dressed, so-to-speak, swapping my black tights and socks for leggings and skirt when I get to work. It's a system that works very well for me as my commute is mainly downhill and I seem to arrive with little time to spare before my work day begins.
And so I found it quite amusing that I rode home today without my usual jacket - nippy morning temperatures had risen by afternoon into the balmy 60sF - which meant my top garments consisted of what I wore all day long inside the office: linen shirt, lightweight sweater, and green pearl-like necklace. As I cruised home, the green beads flopping against my chest, I mused about how much I'd turned into the "everyday cyclist". Sure, I still wear lycra tights, but in all other respects I'm embracing this brilliant way to get around on two wheels.
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| Another everyday cyclist. |
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| Everyday cyclist who dresses to keep cool. |
Love it! So fun to see people dressed in everyday attire. :)
ReplyDeleteI dress for personal efficiency, obviously, but as more and more people do this, I believe it will break down barriers. Let's show the world that cycling for transportation is a valid way to move around.
DeleteMy clothing depends on the length of the ride & how presentable I have to be at the destination. Riding to work nay see me in lightweight summer jersey & knicks in our crazy summer heat, or, my usual work trousers & casual top. I usually change my top at work, just in case something happens. One work site has a uniform which I dislike, I cannot bring myself to wear it away from work.
ReplyDeleteAdapting, that's key, isn't it?
DeleteIt's funny because I always, especially as a kid, rode in whatever was comfortable. When I was a kid the main concern was making sure my bell bottoms didn't get caught in the chain so I always had rubber bands with me. It wasn't until about 3 years ago, during a transit strike in my area, that I rode from the train to work on my bike. I still wore my regular work clothes; my pants were secured with a more modern velcro/dayglo arrangement. I've rode a mountain bike since I became an adult but for the transit strike rode a road bike I was given. It was very comfortable, light and fun so now I have "cycling" clothes; a day glo light jacket, dayglo sleeves, tights (both for winter and summer) and even a cap I received at a diabetes fundraiser ride. I never did dress for cycling until I rode a road bike! I now even have jeans suitable for riding my bike, of all things.
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting how, as cyclists, we've evolved in our clothing choices. I think it's natural to wear comfortable clothing. For me, that's often mixing non-padded tights with a dressy top!
DeleteI often wear skirts at work so that I can go to work "half dressed" too. Such a great strategy!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike. :)
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