I think what they’re getting at is the humor in seeing folks roll up decked out like they’re about to compete in the Tour de France. It’s kind of like someone showing up for a casual game of backyard football in full pads, or rolling up to a friendly baseball game with a uniform and eye black like they’re about to hit a walk-off homer in Game 7. It’s a bit “try-hard,” if you will.
And then there’s the crowd that’s a little chonky but laser-focused on shaving 200 grams off their bike instead of maybe passing on that second burger. I mean, priorities, right?
But, hey, honestly, I don’t care. I ride with people who go full try-hard, and yeah, it can look a little overcooked—especially when I’m leaving them behind in the last 20 miles while they’re moaning about the pace—but at the end of the day, people can wear what they want. And they can feel however they want to feel about it, too.
Personally, I save the full kit for race day, but to each their own. Just wear what’s comfy and keep it rolling.
Spandex and cushion are comfy. If its a long and/or wet ride, I’m gonna go comfy since I have to change at the end anyways. Granted, I don’t go for things like aerohelmets, but also can’t remember ever seeing one IRL outside like bike events with like 100s of cyclists.
Thats the minority, also bike specific clothes make riding comfortable, and they are not more expensive then other specielized gear for any other sport. In the same time they are not mandatory, there are countless tests showing you can ride just as good in street clothes as in a bike kit. The issue comes when you want to go for a 1+ hour ride, especially in windy conditions and it gets uncomfortable.
Where you draw the line what sport gear is acceptable? Some people go to bars in football shirts or wear basketball gear as streatwear, skateboarding shoes, etc.
If someone openly hates a group of people, because they wear tight elastic clothing there are other problems in my opinion.
Well I’m not the original poster, and I didn’t express “hate” for anyone, but it seems pretty clear that “the minority” of people that you’re referencing is the specific people he was criticizing.
Sure thing, didn’t mean to attack you. I was referring to the original poster as well, just saw your interpretation what the OP comment meant.
