No matter what I'm packing for a trip, it goes through testing first. Only the stink-proof and 'wedgy' resistant items make it in the bag.
You are correct. I was referring to long distance road riding. Part of my issue is I am in denial... I used to have nice little A cups... and being an athlete, that made me really happy... as I only needed a bra on occasion. Now that I have ballooned up 25 pounds, it has all gone to my tits... I need to wear a bra in public... however, most road riding days I do not. I just wear your typical "Under Armor" long sleeve shirt under the jacket, with or without a fleece or heated liner. This is easier than dealing with washing two or three bras every two days. I am still a jock/ tom boy at heart. If I had D or larger cups, I would need something all the time... and off road would change the equation also. When I do wear underwear I have these cotton/ lycra binkini briefs that are great... but they have a really thick border on them and generally do not ride up. The long trips I have a sheepskin buttpad which buffers any bumps in gear or mesh pants... keeps me from getting a waffle butt. I didn't mean to insult anyone or be really negative... it is just that one of the beautiful things about traveling on a bike is keeping it as simple as possible.
Yeah tell me about .. Have DD on a small frame .. Teally does sux.. I can NEVER go braless in public..
Love this thread! I put my hair into one of the neck gaiter/tube/scarf from REI. ( http://www.rei.com/product/831176/outdoor-research-sentinel-ubertube-neck-gaiter ) - It keeps my hair from getting all tangled and flattened in the wrong directions (my hair is fine and straight...did I say my hair is STRAIGHT....like a board - straight)... I slip it on starting from the neck and just pull it around my hair - leaving it long in the back. Then I straighten my hair - smoothing it to a side part (any way will do) - which works best for my hair. Then carefully put on my helmet - pulling each side of the helmet strap away from my head. This helps the helmet go on without repositioning my scarf, and messing up my hair arrangement. I can do a video if this is difficult to understand.. That all being said (corny and possibly confusing)- this scarf seems to provide airflow through my hair - thus it does not get as oily...go figure.. It does work for me and I hope it helps others. Thanks for the thread! Always looking for other lady riders in the DFW area (hubby is out on the injured list for a while).. Just PM me...(looking to ride to Big Bend/Fort Davis and do a lot of camping)..
For years I kept my hair long, about the middle of my back, and wore it either in one braid down the back or two braids while I was riding to keep it from getting tangled. When at work I would wear it clipped up to keep it from getting in the way while I worked. One day I realized I was always fighting my hair, went in and had it cut very short. After getting it cut it felt so good, no more fighting my hair, It didn't take hours to dry, and I use less shampoo and conditioner. The only thing I found that helped my long hair while riding was wearing it in braids. I tried the other things but nothing worked for me. Riding dirt made things even worse since then I would have dust encrusted braids. It took me a long time to get up the courage to have it cut since I felt long hair looked better on me. I don't know why I thought that since I rarely wore it down. Now I sure do like it short better than long. With it being short my hair dries fast so I can wash it when I get to camp and helmet hair be gone...... Stopping for a meal if I want to make my hair look it a little better all I have to do is add a bit of water, fluff and go. Damp hair might not be the latest fashion statement but at least it's not slicked down to my head. Those of you that wear your hair long or medium legnth do what you can to keep it from being a tangled mess which destroys your hair and remember all of us have helmet hair no matter what. Try not to worry too much about helmet hair and trail makeup because it's all the part of the fun.
Make it a wick option...in the heat it is nice to run under water and cotton will not dry...you will not make thru the day. And much like fighting the long hair...a thong from Patagonia can do the trick...no worry about a wedgie....why not start it where it is going to end up :) added bonus...no underwear lines...not that motorcycle pants show such a thing! But the regular Patagonia sports undies and bra do the trick with no ride up and double as a swim suit in the river
^ Haha! This x 123123414! So true... It might sound uncomfortable but I'm using to wearing low-rise thongs and found that they actually better for riding, especially in hot weather. Plus.....they back very VERY small especially compared to my XL-sized husband's boxers.
Yup, I totally agree with this. I wear leggings under my motorcycle pants, differing weights depending on weather, and I made it through 6 1/2 weeks camping and riding this summer with four pair and no panty lines when running around off the bike. I go the Ex-Officio lacy thong route, and buy the camisoles with the built in shelf bra. With the motorcycle jacket, my 34Bs don't need a real bra. (Aaargh! except on jeep trails. Boy, i didn't think that one through.:huh) Their products are a little pricey, but completely worth it. I think on my next long trip I'm gonna pack a small mesh laundry bag so I can bungee it down with damp stuff inside and let it blow dry in the breeze as I ride. This wouldn't have worked so well on my trip last summer because it rained almost every freakin day. But, I plan on doing drier, warmer rides for a while. I like the suggestion and will give it a shot.
I wear a large size helmet because my melon is so big and I can wear child's sunglasses because my face is so small. If I cut my hair I would look like an alien. Hahahaha. I am with LD for the braids.
The problem with long hair is that even if you tie it up in a bun, it still will cause rain water to wick down your back. I am ready to cut it all off and dye it platinum for my trip this summer. When I was growing up, I used to have it short all the time as a swimmer... and it is way easier to camp with. I go to REI for all of my camping equipment. I have been a member for a long time. Every time you buy something you will get cash back in dividends at the end of the year. That can add up to almost 200 bucks some years! They also have REI brand equipment, which is generally 60-80% of brand name stuff.
Does anyone know of any off road riding courses in the Mid West. I live in North West Arkansas. Want to improve my skills on gravel and other surfaces.
And if for any reason .. You try something of theirs (REI) and YOU don't like it .. Full return NO Q asked.. Ya got to love that ...
And if you're a member you can go to their "garage sales". I got my -5 degree sleeping bag and cookware I took on my Alaska trip at one. Less than $90 for the bag and about $10 for an awesome cooking set. Love it About long hair and rain--I braid mine and then put a neck gaiter on OVER it. Jacket on over that, and six weeks of riding in the rain later, I never had water down my back. Turtle Fur fleece neck gaiter or SmartWool ones (both found at REI) work great.
that's how I do it too... normally I just use a buff, or a fleece one in the winter. water wicking down has never been an issue