On this edition of Fashion Friday I thought I”d share some clothing that I bike in that I like. Seriously.
If I’m breathing I’m sweating. If I’m bike riding I’m sweating even more, and out of every pore in my body it seems. This obviously leads to wet clothing including shorts. Cycling specific clothing would be the obvious choice to keep cool and dry but I don’t”t like wearing cycling specific clothing. I especially don”t like the tight stuff but I don’t”t really need the padding that comes in the baggy MTB style shorts.
I have found some shorts that work really well for me. They are White Sierra Safari Shorts. A quick dry hiking short.
They do dry really quick if they get wet but they don”t get wet as easily as other types of material. They button with a zipper fly, elastic waistband and have plenty of pockets some of which Velcro close. They also come in tan-ish colors but I prefer the dark gray. They are a loose fit and long enough that they are a good length while on the bike. I can wear these shorts to ride to eat, shop etc… be comfortable and not look like a cyclist.
I paid $40 for these at a local store which is more than I pay for my everyday shorts but cheaper than I”ve paid for bike specific shorts which I do have several pairs of also. They can be purchased online here among other places.
Wearing said shorts and eating watermelon on a recent ride.
I also have a similar pair made by North Face but something about the fit and pockets I don”t like as well.
If anyone knows of a similar short made in the USA let me know.
