Kilts!

[Philip Barrett]

Time to come clean on this one. Which is that the ultimate in comfortable, summer cycling wear is a kilt! Actually, not just any kilt, this is a Sport Kilt which I ordered slightly shorter than traditional and is made from a lighter weight, easily washable fabric.

Questions I get asked;

1. Doesn't it blow up around your waist?
   1. No, the center panel stays firmly put between the legs, the skirt blooms up just enough to show those sexy cyclists thighs!
2. What tartan is that?
   1. I'm actually a Perth Drummond but that's hard to find, marrying into the Ross Clan buys me "rights" to wear this Ross Hunting tartan - aside from the battlefield there's no real social etiquette around this, pick one you like.
3. What do you wear underneath?
   1. None of your bloody business! Actually, truth be told, the Riv Andiamo undies make an excellent compliment to a kilt if you're not comfortable breezing along.

https://sportkilt.com/

[Patrick Moore]

Best cycling pants I've seen! Wonderful!

Where's your sporran?

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Patrick Moore

Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum

[Patrick Moore]

Forgot to add that the plaid matches the tribal rug.

[Philip Barrett]

Matches the Mermaid methinks?

The kilt actually has a hidden pocket in the front flap & you can order with side pockets too.

[Jay Lonner]

Never worn one, but I’m happy to give a shoutout to https://utilikilts.com/. Big pockets, practical fabrics.

Jay Lonner

Bellingham, WA

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[Philip Barrett]

I doubt you could cycle in one of those, the Sport Kilt is a bit of a different wee beastie being lightweight.

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That rug really ties the room together.

I have a decent amount of Scottish ancestry plus it gets hot here so I think I could swing a kilt.  My wife got used to my knickers so a kilt is the next logical step.

Robert Tilley

San Diego, CA

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[JAS]

One of the most important details here is that the kilt colors match the Platypus!  Way to pick the tartan; it's so stylish.  Thanks for the link...I might have to get one!  I played field hockey in the days when we wore kilts for games...I don't know how that tradition started, but they are perfect for many athletic endeavors. 

Joyce

  

[Philip Williamson]

That sounds like a challenge. I have a MacKay kilt and a Utilikilt I never wear. Maybe cycling would give them a new life. No chance I’m buying a whole third kilt to ride bikes with though.

I bet there’s a caber carrier I could get, too. Some sort of trailer apparatus.

Philip

Sonoma County, Calif 

[Peter Adler]

As a caber is about fifteen feet long, it would really screw up your turning radius.

The Highland Gathering and Games every Labor Day weekend was up at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa for decades; it moved to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton maybe 15-20 years ago. If I were going to look for Scottish-esque bike accoutrements, I'd start there; the times I've attended, there was booth after booth of Scottish kitsch of all kinds.

Bike-sympathetic breeks, maybe?

https://thescottishgames.com/faqs

Peter "saw world record-holding shotputter Brian Oldfield there in the late 70s, tossing stones and cabers; he was a BEAST" Adler

Berkeley, CA/USA

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Best cycling gear I've ever seen.  I'd love to see more kilts on bikes.  I currently wear a skirt when I bike now. Joyce, I too wore a kilt playing field hockey from 3rd -12 grade.  I really want one.  Philip, the color (and legs) are smashing.

Kate

[Philip Barrett]

Ha, thanks Kate!

My wife was a field hockey player in high school, she's been trying to remember if the skirts were plain blue or tartan though. Either way, a quick jab with the hockey stick (they were expected to carry them to & from school) kept any cheeky boys in line!

They make a women's line too, since I ordered an 18" length mine is technically one of those.

https://sportkilt.com/product-category/womens-kilts/

[Bill Lindsay]

They've got Lindsay tartan...

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

[Philip Barrett]

You gotta do it....that's a beautiful tartan.

Will's building up the courage, needs a little prodding.

[Sean Bulthuis]

Wholeheartedly agree with you, Philip!  I commute to work daily on my Riv!  Only sport the kilt around St Patty's day, though.  You inspire me!  I may kilt up tomorrow!

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[Dan Dunmire]

Forget the sporran. Where are your shoes, man! Shows how tough the Scots really are! 

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[Philip Barrett]

You gotta do it & send pics!