What is appropriate kit for riding on the road these days?
If you are riding a carbon-fibre “race” bike then there appears to be a number of unspoken rules. For a start wear a good fitting set of bib & brace knicks and a matching top with sleeves. Never wear loose shorts on a road bike (unless you are commuting to work on a step-through/ mixte frame - and even then expect a couple of beer bottles to be thrown at you). Never wear mountain bike shoes on a road bike as it suggests that you walk your bike more often than you ride it. Never wear full-fingered gloves unless it’s the depth of winter and you you are wearing arm warmers as well. They should be reserved for mountain bikers who spend a good deal of time going over the front of their handlebars. If you have to wear corrective lenses then only wear the latest protective eyewear developed specifically for cycling (preferably Oakley or some other very expensive brand). And, under no circumstance should you ever be seen with a mount on your helmet for anything (light, camera, rear view mirror, any device to fend off magpies...).
Even if you ride really early in the morning and no-one sees you - one day you will be caught...
The only thing missing for full negative marks is a mojo
(which was removed as it kept falling off)
Must be time to get a skin-suit for single speed off-road riding...
2 comments:
should have ridden your pursuit frame
Good point. It would have completed the image if I could push a 52/16 gear up a side of a mountain...
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