Comments on: Bicycle Tour Clothing Essentials

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:55:54 +0000

Hi all great page and learned some excellent stuff here,in the UK I use Karrimor boots and shoes,they have spd compatible soles and are waterproof also.Dont know if you can get them in US but well worth the effort if you can.

By: Planning and Prepping « Black to Black

Planning and Prepping « Black to Black — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:28:34 +0000

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By: Bicycle Touring Pro

Bicycle Touring Pro — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:34:33 +0000

Hi Michael, maybe someone else can comment on this. I’ve never had a problem with the whole underwear issue. I wear the same underwear on a bike tour that I wear in regular life… and have had no problems whatsoever. Sorry.

I know that many people where the spandex type bike shorts without any underwear at all. I don’t do that, but something like that might be your solution.

By: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:54:23 +0000

I am trying to identify underwear most suitable for touring. I’ve tried differnt styles and materials but have yet to find a set that are confortable over the long hall. Seems, lenght, riding up, etc are always troubling areas. Do you have any suggestions from your experience?

By: bob frame

bob frame — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:56:30 +0000

Darren,

Good stuff- I learned a lot and found this to be well worth the 12-15 minutes it took to watch.

Re: Gloves……I agree with the crash comments. If you should fall your instincts will take over and if possible, you will extend your hands to brake the fall, sacrificing your palms in the process. With gloves on, you may still break your collar bone, but you’ll save a painful scrape on the palms of your hands.

Also, if your palms sweat much, your bars can get pretty slippery which is not a good situation. I will not ride without gloves.