Ride Ready Apparel

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Christopher Wiggins

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Jun 27, 2019, 10:13:56 AM6/27/19
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Like a lot of us, I like to wear "normal" clothing when riding.  What I found was that, after a summer of riding, one of my $45 shirts wasn't good for much more than riding.  

I've started gathering (do the kids say "curate"?) gently used clothing that I would be happy to ride in.  Sweat, blood or errant bon fire embers shouldn't break the bank.  I call it Ride Ready Apparel.  


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Chris @ The Psychic Derailleur

Patrick Moore

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Jun 27, 2019, 6:30:00 PM6/27/19
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I just detoured a 15 m rt to not-the-nearest grocery store, riding in my usuall summer errand attire: khaki shorts (neatly cut from long pants) and a rayon ss shirt, both courtesy of Goodwill. Rayon is wonderful hot weather material; which is why Hawaian shirts are often rayon. Flappy, which would be annoying on a longer ride, but tolerable for 20 miles (yes it was windy, as usual). Khakis go for under $7 (haven't bought pants at GW for a while, but that's safe; used to be $5 or $6) and shirts are under $5; and if you know what to look for you can get better quality than you can find at the local malls.

Other gear: Target cotton boxers, discount bin ankle-high cycling socks inside of 1980s Shimano SPD shoes (my faves because they fit so well), antique Rivendell cap, Tifoso photochromic shades, no gloves or helmet.

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Patrick Moore

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Jun 27, 2019, 6:32:18 PM6/27/19
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Forgot my quality leather belts; last one was Orvis and as new and cost <$5. Back when I used clips and straps for errands, I'd ride in Goodwill Timberland, Bass, and Sperry boat shoes; good ones, not the recent junk.

Christopher Wiggins

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Jun 27, 2019, 10:09:12 PM6/27/19
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Sounds like you’ve got it!

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Clarence Smith

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Jul 4, 2019, 3:02:56 PM7/4/19
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I think that's a great idea. I myself have started buying Swiss Tech button up shirts from Walyworld and they've been good riding apparel. 

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