Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-19 Thread Emmanuel Marcelo
Nope, not odd. I do the very same thing! On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 3:02 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Michael_S > wrote: > > It's probably more socially acceptable to wear knickers on the left > > coast, especailly in the hipper northern cities like Portland and SF. >

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Jim Cloud
Also found on the CTC list, this might interest those of you living in rainy climes (I wouldn't have a great deal of use for one living in arid Tucson): http://www.hilltrek.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Cycling_Double_Ventile_Jacket.html This is a modern version of the much beloved Greenspot jacket often

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Jim Cloud
We don't see many wool Plus Two/Plus Fours or Breeks down here in the land of sun... Although, a trip to 4th Avenue (our most Hippy Avenue) might find someone in full proper CTC regalia from the 1950's (probably purchased from a used clothing store on the Avenue)! Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On May 18,

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Michael_S wrote: > It's probably more socially acceptable to wear knickers on the left > coast, especailly in the hipper northern cities like Portland and SF. > Down here in So Cal everybody wears lycra except the fixie kids.  I > wear knickers  anyway but prefer a

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Michael_S
It's probably more socially acceptable to wear knickers on the left coast, especailly in the hipper northern cities like Portland and SF. Down here in So Cal everybody wears lycra except the fixie kids. I wear knickers anyway but prefer a narrower shape. Some knickers are just too baggy. Always o

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread MichaelH
I can certainly see the practicality of knickers,but.., I'm just not man enough! michael On May 18, 8:53 am, "Scott G." wrote: > Found this on the CTC list, proper cycling attire for gentlefolk. > Just the source for CTC re-enactors, tweed runners and the Lake Pepin > faithful. > > https://ww