Am I too old for Lycra?

[MaeJoMTB]

Need some advice here,

Been looking at full length lycra cycling outfits.

At 60, do you think I would look silly wearing skin tight lycra?

[White Christmas13]

Only if you look like that

[SoiBiker]

I think it's silly at any age.

[mamborobert]

If it involves me possibly finding out that you dress to the left or right then no Lycra for you.......please

[pgrahmm]

See them up and down canal road and the Queen's park area.....Like a bunch of school kids that want to look different - but all look the same.....They all look like a bunch of scuba divers with biking logos plastered all over themselves.....

It seems to be the copycat uniformity identification thing....

To me it's a wannabe club - like Yeah → I'm a Real Rider now.....To me it looks funny and bogus.....But definitly "IN" for the Thais....Possibly their new status....

But on the flip side when they see me riding my Trek around → usually wearing one of my old baseball jerseys with some of my old uniform shorts with green & gold piping down the sides they probably are wondering what's wrong with me......

If it is beneficial/comfortable to your riding and has a real purpose why not? If you like it.....

You'd have to have the lean body type to pull it off....Me at 6'4" - 235/240 and large frame - not so much......

Edited October 21, 2015 by pgrahmm

[Aussieroaming]

Since when do you give a toss about what other people care...if it's comfortable wear it

[robblok]

Why not my dad wears a Lycra biking pants with added padding. If you feel it helps why not. Its your workout / hobby should not worry too much about what you wear. He has done 11.000 km this year so I guess not a wanna be biker. Though he is not biking in Thailand but in the Netherlands.

When I was there last year I also wore a Lycra cycling pants as the extra padding helps against pains and its good for absorbing sweat. Its just a tool to use during a workout nothing more.

Edited October 21, 2015 by robblok

[MESmith]

OP, you tend to come across as someone who doesn't give a flying <deleted> what other people think. Why not lycra jersey & shorts? Look less freaky

[pgrahmm]

Why not my dad wears a Lycra biking pants with added padding. If you feel it helps why not. Its your workout / hobby should not worry too much about what you wear. He has done 11.000 km this year so I guess not a wanna be biker. Though he is not biking in Thailand but in the Netherlands.

When I was there last year I also wore a Lycra cycling pants as the extra padding helps against pains and its good for absorbing sweat. Its just a tool to use during a workout nothing more.

Good point my uniform shorts are cut down from my baseball pants which are snug as bball uni's are and usually compression shorts under depending on the type of riding....

[flare]

Polyester/elastane (Lycra) blends are great for exercising in the heat. Something like Under Armour Heat Gear works really well as sweat quickly evaporates and leaves you feeling cooler than a cotton T-shirt. I don't wear the shorts (though if I rode a bicycle I likely would), but I usually wear Lycra-blend shirts to the gym, and I find them way better than cotton for temperature control.

If you're actually exercising and not posing, it helps to go with clothing made specifically for the activity- there's a reason why professional riders compete and train in Lycra blends, and you don't have to be at their level to reap the benefits of the material.

It's VERY true, though, that if you're not in decent shape (regardless of your age) it can make you look a bit on the lumpy side...

[villagefarang]

I switched to high end bib-shorts this year and find them much more comfortable than midrange shorts.

[MaeJoMTB]

OP, you tend to come across as someone who doesn't give a flying <deleted> what other people think. Why not lycra jersey & shorts? Look less freaky

I have very white skin and burn easily.

My knees burn when out cycling.

[Chicog]

I don't think you should worry.

[MESmith]

OP, you tend to come across as someone who doesn't give a flying <deleted> what other people think. Why not lycra jersey & shorts? Look less freaky

I have very white skin and burn easily.

My knees burn when out cycling.

Fair enough.

[robblok]

Polyester/elastane (Lycra) blends are great for exercising in the heat. Something like Under Armour Heat Gear works really well as sweat quickly evaporates and leaves you feeling cooler than a cotton T-shirt. I don't wear the shorts (though if I rode a bicycle I likely would), but I usually wear Lycra-blend shirts to the gym, and I find them way better than cotton for temperature control.

If you're actually exercising and not posing, it helps to go with clothing made specifically for the activity- there's a reason why professional riders compete and train in Lycra blends, and you don't have to be at their level to reap the benefits of the material.

It's VERY true, though, that if you're not in decent shape (regardless of your age) it can make you look a bit on the lumpy side...

If your in shape and wear something with cutoffs or Lycra you will be called a showoff.. so either way you loose unless your just average

I look crazy when exercising headband, headphones good thing there never anyone around to watch.

[pgrahmm]

OP, you tend to come across as someone who doesn't give a flying <deleted> what other people think. Why not lycra jersey & shorts? Look less freaky

I have very white skin and burn easily.

My knees burn when out cycling.

How about 3/4 pants?

[pinkpanther99]

If you have got to ask the question, the answer is almost certainly yes!!!

How ever who are we to say what you can and can not wear.

If you wanna wear lycra, you go right a heard and wear lycra.

Go on...live a little.

[mamborobert]

Just a few questions on the full length skin tight Lycra suit. Is this just for lounging at home or Expat Club type social functions or visits to Loi Kroh or strolling round Festival. Does it need to be fluro for night time wear? Will there be some sort of flies eyes type effect when sitting?

[F4UCorsair]

ANYBODY/EVERYBODY is too old for lycra!!!!!!!

[F4UCorsair]

I don't think you should worry.

But this obese turd should.

[CharlieH]

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