Hey! Hoping to get insight from fellow riders, I’m not new to cycling but new to cycling fashion and recently purchased some gear. I live in southern Spain and it’s getting hot outside, I did a long gravel ride and felt great in just a sports bra and bibs, but I’m wondering if this is acceptable? I mean actually is it okay if I only wear this when I’m cycling on hot days? I’m on a very successful weight loss journey and when I reach my goal weight I’m investing in some nicer gear but I’m really happy with what I’m wearing now and the company, Wild Rye, I’ve purchased gear from.
Thanks for the help! And please be kind in your responses (please I’m just a girl!). Also I don’t have clip ins for this bike yet! Don’t judge me too hard.
Bike- Specialized Rockhopper Comp
Bibs + Bra- Wild Rye
Helmet- Smith Network MIPs
Glasses- ombraz + nose riser
by strikethroughthat
16 Comments
if it’s comfortable for you, it’s good 👍
i like your glasses
Own it!! Comfort is key…
You do you!
Sure
I used to work in construction and never understood why people would be topless outside. I always just soaked a t shirt and wore that.
If you have a cycling jersey you could try the same thing. Congrats on the weightloss journey.
Hundo P
It’s fine but I prefer coverage to protect from the sun, both for sunburn and because I actually feel cooler when I wear a breathable shirt with long sleeves than when I wear just like, a tank top when it’s hot and sunny
For sure acceptable!
Only argument I can think of against is the safety side, because sometimes a layer of fabric can go a long ways to preventing scrapes and cuts if there’s a crash
You do you. What ever gets you riding!!
You’ve got a lot of skin exposed to the sun. That’s the only consideration I can see.
Wanted to add I’m wearing SPF 50! I’m a huge sunscreen supporter! And reapplied after two hours in. This was about a 55km (34mi) bike ride. If anyone was worried!
Absolutely. Especially on hot days training. Don’t buy the hype that you have to dress for a grand tour on every ride. As long as you stay upright then no harm will be done.
If you would like an alternative that provides more sun and crash protection on hot days, look into mesh jerseys! Examples include Castelli’s Climber jerseys or Velocio’s Radiator Mesh jerseys. They feel like wearing nothing but offer a layer of SPF 50+ protection, and are often on sale for $50-70 so won’t break the bank either. I love mine!
Yep
I wouldn’t mind BUT cyclingjerseys are designed to protect against UV-light.
Yep! All good