(for Mr Twisted Roads)
...this is not it. Sorry, guys.
Now, for you ladies: I have used ski underwear on long distance or cold rides, but they have seams in places where it can get very uncomfortable when sitting for a long time. After consulting the virtual crystal ball a.k.a. Google and several two-wheeler forums for specific motorcycle riding underwear, everything pointed in one direction: LD Comfort.
A few test rides later:
Comfy and warming, lightweight and seamless, wash easy and quick dry, and did I mention comfy? And one does not have to become an iron butt-er to appreciate this. For those ladies who want to go long distance in comfort, be it on cold or hot days, I can highly recommend this product. And to those guys who haven't actually tuned out halfway through this posting: yes, there is also manly man wear available.
No, I am not getting paid or sponsored for this. I am just in a sharing mood today, and curious, if the hit counter will set a new record due to the particular content ;-)
SonjaM:
ReplyDeleteOh my Sonja, if I had only known what was underneath all those leathers and riding pants on our tour of Oregon last July. Now, everytime I see in your riding gear, my mind will always see that "steaming Turkey on the plate" , or the red outfit as above
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
@Bobskoot: Oh darn, I haven't thought that one through. Imagine me blushing.
ReplyDeleteSonja...........you know haow to wind a guy up!!!!!! One minute we are showing old photos of ourselves next minute we showing ourselves in our underware!!!!!!! lol
ReplyDelete"Comfy and warming" is how riepe feels on a good day. Freudian slips are the most comfortable slips of all.
ReplyDeleteSonja:
ReplyDeleteThanks for the momentary heart flutter! Now under control.
A big "YES" to the benefits of seamless gear for longer distance rides. Without delving into male underwear too far *blush*, some underpants with big seams on a previous 1000-miler had driven me nuts by 3/4 distance with pressure lines. Before the one this year, the one with the smallest seam was carefully chosen! The LD comfort ones look perfect.
For tops in both warm and cold conditions, I don't go past merino. There's a fair difference between brands so I've stuck with Icebreaker, despite their price premium. Next time you come to NZ, stock up on Icebreaker end of line items at heavily discounted prices from their factory outlet, not 5 minutes from Auckland Airport!
@Raftnn: Never played 'doctor'?
ReplyDelete@Conchscooter: Everybody seems to be talking about Freud... who is he and what slip does he wear?
@Geoff: Glad I could be of service ;-) I will definitely look into the Icebreaker stuff. Maybe we can go underwear shopping together? Jennie, just kidding!!!
lol...only took 5 posts before someone actually mentioned the other underwear. Distracted much? :)
ReplyDeleteI've worn cycling shorts under riding pants a time or two (went from one bike to the other). Pretty comfy & seams where they should be. Bicycling, motorcycling...I gotta find a hobby with less discussion on undies.
+1 on icebreaker merino. My favorite wool shirt is my icebreaker. My second favorite is Ron's icebreaker. I try not to filch it too much.
Freud in a slip....not a pretty picture!
I can definitely vouch for the benefits of proper thermal underlayers. I have a set bought from Lidl (extremely cheap UK supermarket chain, who have occasional 'biker gear' days) and they transform anything you wear them under. They are worth a whole season by themselves.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that those suits with built-in airbags have reached the States now. Red wouldn't go with my bike, though.
@bluekat: Well, guys... I have tried out cycle shorts, and found them too tight after a while, but the Icebreaker definitely makes it on my shopping list now.
ReplyDelete@Richard: We have Lidl in Germany, so I will have my family take a look on 'biker gear days'. Thanks for this. I am also not in favour of red, but 'tis is the season...
I don't know if Lidl (who are German of course, silly me) have these 'days' in Germany. In the UK, they advertise them well in advance, and you have to be in there at 9 am to stand any chance of scoring anything good. Some of the stuff is appalling (their 29.99 UKP flip-front helmets weren't worth half that), but there is the occasional bargain of excellent quality. I have a waterproof oversuit from them which has proved 100% good. Small tool kits for the price of a packet of cigarettes, too.
ReplyDeleteBack to underwear - base layers rock, and merino wool rocks twice, if you can afford it.
*thinks: got away with the air-bag joke - phew*
SonjaM:
ReplyDeletewhat difference does Red make if it is under ? and perhaps who knows, maybe I will get lucky and see the RED for myself . . . I mean even if I see the riding gear, I still see the RED (in my mind)
Were you the model in the first photo ?
bob
Wet Coast Scootin
LOL! Just making it so that every male that encounters you will be wondering just "what she is wearing" under your kilt. Good for you!!
ReplyDeleteYes, seams suck. Mr. Oilburner has spent some change finding the right undies and is currently going with Nike. I will have to show him these.
I have some similar riding undies and can vouch they are great!
Thanks for bringing up the "touchy" subject. :)
-Lori
@Richard: I found the reference to the 'airbag' quite appropriate ;-)
ReplyDelete@Bobskoot: Fat chance, my friend ;-) The model was my twin sister, but I have the better hairdo
@BeemerGirl: Nothing wrong with marketing, eh!? ;-). Just wanted to give my fellow (male) readers a special X-mas present. So far it seems to work out.
Great post Sonja and perfect timing with the weather.
ReplyDeleteUnder Armour brand is quite popular down here with the skiers, snowboarders and other outdoor enthusiasts. I use a full leg lenth under armour type of base layer that seems to do well without the seams being too large. I wear them under fleece pants when walking 3-4 miles in the chilly air for our evening walks and they do fine. If it is too cold when riding I forego the base layers and wear fleece pants under my overpants.
Good choice on the red oufit for the holidays. Surprised you didn't pick one with 'fake fur' for a little flair. ;-)
@Troubairitz: I use Odlo ski wear when hiking, and it is good for that, but offers only limited riding comfort. Fake fur? Hmmm, I should have thought of that...
ReplyDeleteNice post. A non scientific poll reveals that most of the women I ride with wear similiar to the red outfit. Safety first.
ReplyDeleteSonja - I refrained from typing out the 'cold weather muff' comment I was thinking of. It is a long hard climb out of the gutter and I don't think my mind will ever make it. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteOh my :-) I stopped reading after the first picture, want to keep it in my mind ;-) Imagination is all we need, ha ha nice post
ReplyDelete@Ken: Safety first, you got it!
ReplyDelete@Trobairitz: Good that you didn't go there. We could have gotten stuck there forever.
@GeorgeF: Of course you did... men are so predictable ;-)