Cycling hygene
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Cycling hygene
Postby robbiepapenfus » Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:16 pm
I know this is going to sound like a VERY silly question / post, so I’m just preparing you guys
I currently commute to work, about 10km each way (20km per day). I bought myself a Rock Lobster cycling jersey for the summer.
I only have one of these jerseys. Do you guys wear the same cycling jersey everyday or do you have few jerseys which you rotate in the week?
Obviously i cant afford to have 5 cycling jerseys for each day of the week, so do you guys re-use your jerseys even though you have had a good sweat in them?
I know, a rather strange question, but just wanted to see what you guys do.
Cheers,
Robbie
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby Kenzo » Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:19 pm
You can buy cheap wicking sports t-shirts from BigW which will do a bang-up job too. Just no pockets.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby dude18 » Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:22 pm
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby robbiepapenfus » Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:44 pm
I was thinking of wearing the cheap wicking sports t-shirts under my cycling jersey.. with the idea that it will absorb most the sweat hence keeping my one and only cycling jersey cleaner for longer.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby JustJames » Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:53 pm
Tomorrow: Behind your ears - yes, you should wash there!
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Re: Cycling hygene
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby gorilla monsoon » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:02 pm
No, that won't work. For a start, two jerseys = warming-up very quickly with the possibility of overheating on warm or hot days and also, the sweat will just wick out of one layer and into the other. Remember that wicking fabrics don't absorb, hence the word "wicking". You can get sub-$20 jerseys online from Cell if you need the jersey style of top or, as mentioned, wicking fabric T-shirts for $12 - $15 at Big W or KMartrobbiepapenfus wrote:Thanks guys!
I was thinking of wearing the cheap wicking sports t-shirts under my cycling jersey.. with the idea that it will absorb most the sweat hence keeping my one and only cycling jersey cleaner for longer.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby goneriding » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:08 pm
http://www.cyclingexpress.com/cycle/cle ... plain.aspxrobbiepapenfus wrote:Hi guys,
I know this is going to sound like a VERY silly question / post, so I’m just preparing you guys
I currently commute to work, about 10km each way (20km per day). I bought myself a Rock Lobster cycling jersey for the summer.
I only have one of these jerseys. Do you guys wear the same cycling jersey everyday or do you have few jerseys which you rotate in the week?
Obviously i cant afford to have 5 cycling jerseys for each day of the week, so do you guys re-use your jerseys even though you have had a good sweat in them?
I know, a rather strange question, but just wanted to see what you guys do.
Cheers,
Robbie
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http://www.cyclingexpress.com/cycle/bel ... -mens.aspx
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http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/QMJ ... --armadale
I's also signup to a couple of sites and get their newsletters as they often have specials on jerseys.
Other than that, I wear a jersey twice (Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday) airing on the day between. Cuts down on the complaining (oops - washing)
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby Mrfenejeans » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:13 pm
JustJames wrote:For any item of cycling clothing, the number of washes should never be more than 1 behind the number of wears,..
Do you apply this "theory" to gloves? because boy mine would be lucky to get washed once a month.
All these responses make me feel unclean, I'll wear a jersey for a 2nd ride which the first may have been 60km's and the jersey has just been thrown on the floor and still a little damp when i put it back on, but i am no commuting cyclist so offending people with BO isn't an issue.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby JustJames » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:44 pm
When I wear gloves, YES!Mrfenejeans wrote:JustJames wrote:For any item of cycling clothing, the number of washes should never be more than 1 behind the number of wears,..
Do you apply this "theory" to gloves? because boy mine would be lucky to get washed once a month.
All these responses make me feel unclean, I'll wear a jersey for a 2nd ride which the first may have been 60km's and the jersey has just been thrown on the floor and still a little damp when i put it back on, but i am no commuting cyclist so offending people with BO isn't an issue.
Mostly I don't like wearing gloves.
Re-wearing cycling clothing that is pre-sweated is just plain gross.
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Re: Cycling hygene
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby birdbrain » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:01 pm
I have many jerseys. You can get some cheap new ones on Cell or used ones on Ebay. There are other outlets that also sell cheapies(ABC, Torpedo, Cycling Deal etc..) but make sure you check the arm to arm measurement or try them on before you buy. Hand washing only takes a few minutes and they dry pretty quickly. I certainly would'nt wear them day after day without washing themObviously i cant afford to have 5 cycling jerseys for each day of the week, so do you guys re-use your jerseys even though you have had a good sweat in them?
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby gorilla monsoon » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:09 pm
+1Ross wrote:I have got multiple lots of cycling kit so I just wash it all every day. Gloves usually let them go a few days depending if I have snotted all over them or not.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby Crowz » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:09 pm
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby JBark » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:13 pm
Edit:
Though watch out for their Pacer jersey. It's very lightweight, which is awesome, but the white section is also pretty much see-through, especially when it gets wet. Think wet t-shirt style see-through. I just make sure that those jerseys get worn with bib knicks and it's all good.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby bychosis » Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:53 pm
EDIT: Gloves don't get washed, they tend to fall apart or shrivel up and die in the wash by the time they get into the machine. But again - always dried.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby Boognoss » Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:34 pm
Cell Bikes - good cheap Australian online (and retail) store.robbiepapenfus wrote:What is Cell?
I wear the same gear both ways for my commute but jersey/knicks/socks/headsweat(s?) are washed after each day's riding. I have tonnes of cheap knicks and jerseys I've picked up a couple at a time specifically for commuting. All sub-$20 (occasionally up to $30 if I'm desperate) items and all good enough quality for me.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby RobM » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:05 pm
Send me a PM with your address. I have a summer jersey and some bib shorts that you may have for free.
Haven't worn them for quite awhile, better off being used by you.
Cheers
Rob
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby kait » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:47 pm
Why not? Once it's washed it's clean and all traces of the other person are gone.Crowz wrote:I am never going to buy second hand clothing. Gross.
I find ebay invaluable for second hand cycling clothesn on a budget.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby othy » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:56 pm
A few years ago I started wearing undershirts all year round, they don't cause overheating, in fact help prevent it. I use Craft branded ones. The wicking pulls the moisture away from your body then it cools in the wind almost immediately. They don't do a whole lot to help keep the jersey clean though.gorilla monsoon wrote:No, that won't work. For a start, two jerseys = warming-up very quickly with the possibility of overheating on warm or hot days and also, the sweat will just wick out of one layer and into the other. Remember that wicking fabrics don't absorb, hence the word "wicking". You can get sub-$20 jerseys online from Cell if you need the jersey style of top or, as mentioned, wicking fabric T-shirts for $12 - $15 at Big W or KMartrobbiepapenfus wrote:Thanks guys!
I was thinking of wearing the cheap wicking sports t-shirts under my cycling jersey.. with the idea that it will absorb most the sweat hence keeping my one and only cycling jersey cleaner for longer.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby Mrfenejeans » Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:11 pm
+1 I got a few Craft sleevless a few weeks ago have been finding them to be terrific, hottest it's gotten on a ride for me has been probably about 25degrees which isn't all that hot but I am definitely becoming a convert to wearing summer base layers.
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby NhiTrac » Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:54 pm
Even jumping into used bibs and shirt in the evening kinda grosses me out
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Re: Cycling hygene
Postby birdbrain » Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:08 pm
kait wrote:
Crowz wrote:
I am never going to buy second hand clothing. Gross.
Why not? Once it's washed it's clean and all traces of the other person are gone.
Agree. Nothing gross about wearing used jerseys but I draw the line at used underpants
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Re: Cycling hygene
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