Will, love everything thing about this! I got such a visual image of both the sweater(s) and the rolled jeans. As a fellow knitter I’m feeling inspired!
Danielle in Cambridge > On Sep 20, 2023, at 5:43 PM, 'William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch > <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > This fall/winter I am planning to knit my first bike sweater. It will be a > green quarter zip with a yellow stripe on the body and arms to match my > Goodrich. If the fit turns out right, I will make a few more to match other > bikes. I don't use back pockets, so the zipper will be challenge on this > project. > > As for pants, I roll my jeans up high. This morning I forgot to unroll my > jeans; another teacher complimented the one rolled look because they knew I > biked to work! > > Will in Minneapolis > > On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 1:30:26 PM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote: > I usually wear a snap button down "fly fishing" shirt from Howler Bros. Long > sleave whatever the temps. Popping the collar and leaving the sleaves down in > the sun really does help. For bottoms I usually wear some sort of levis cut > in to Bob Weir style shorts or "bobby's". Winter I tuck my pant leg into my > sock if theres slack. > > On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:29:29 AM UTC-4 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > I had a longer, rambling, draft response on this topic that is better left > unread and may revisit to actually re-organize my thoughts at some point and > maybe add to the discussion but had to at least come back to add one note: > With all the mention of WIDE legs and '90's attire returning... as another > 90's (Gen. 'something or another' and class of '99!) member, I can't help but > imagine someone attempting a tuck/peg & fold or ankle strapping on some of > those ultra wide JNCO jeans for a ride. Thanks for the much needed laughs! > The kind with deeeeeep pockets could even carry a pump, tube(s), toolkit, > snacks, Hydroflasks, etc! Who needs racks or bags or jersey pockets?! > > Brian > Lawrence NJ > > On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3:52:21 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Leah > > If you are claiming credit for turning me into a fop, then I'd dispute that > claim > If you are claiming credit for helping make the RBW Group a more welcoming > space for people like me to let their fop flag fly, then I'd definitely agree. > > :) > > BL in EC > > > On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 10:45:48 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > See? Already my Bike Fashion Thread is changing the world. I’ll try to remain > humble over here. > Leah > >> On Sep 17, 2023, at 1:14 PM, Bill Lindsay <tape...@gmail.com <>> wrote: >> >> I've got three Ostroy resort shirts now... and two more in my "Cart". They >> are addictive. > >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> >> On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:21:05 AM UTC-7 bei...@gmail.com <> >> wrote: >> Leah, this thread is an awesome idea and I want a men’s version of your LL >> Bean jumper. That thing is awesome! >> >> Luke’s photos make me think that Rivendell should start selling turquoise >> jewelry under their “Silver” brand to accompany all Atlantises…men >> definitely need more accessories! >> >> My brother used to work at a local bike shop and got me hooked on wearing >> these “Resort Shirts” from Ostroy, which are great on warmer days and also >> really fun party shirts: >> >> https://ostroy.com/collections/resort-shirts >> <https://ostroy.com/collections/resort-shirts> >> >> That, paired with some Jcrew Dock Shorts and a pair of Bedrock sandals is my >> go-to bike fit for May-September. >> >> >> >> Whenever I wear pants on the bike, the drive side pant leg is always folded >> over to take in slack and tucked into my sock. >> >> - Christian in Colorado, >> who just learned how to respond to this group on a cell phone… >> On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 5:24:38 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> Steve - I love your style, both bike and outfit! How is that Platy treating >> you? >> >> Sally - great use of the poodle sock, and you know I fully support a >> matching Platypus! Though I do so love a Clem, too… >> >> I’m going to put on a fall outfit today, but I haven’t decided if it will be >> my freshly-hemmed wide leg trousers yet. I shudder when I think of trying to >> keep them out of the chainrings of my mermaid Platy. After years of skinny >> jeans they just seem SO WIDE. I did get more leg straps (pink!) so we’ll >> see. I’ll post a photo later, if I can get one of these teenagers to help me. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Sep 15, 2023, at 6:27 PM, Jason Fuller <jtf.f...@gmail.com <>> wrote: >>> >>> The late 90s were also my era. I was obsessed with mountain biking then as >>> well, although I was less concerned about chain grease on my pants at the >>> time. This old photo shows me riding pretty baggy jeans without a tucked >>> cuff, but I recall I used to always wear longer socks and tuck my drive >>> side pant leg in. I also wore capri length baggy jeans in order to rectify >>> this issue. >> >>> >>> >>> However I will be skipping this wagon and sticking to snugger cuffed jeans >>> so that I don't need to stress about this again. See you on the other side! >>> >>> On Saturday, 9 September 2023 at 07:13:39 UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>> wrote: >>> This might be a thread most of the guys scroll right on past. But where are >>> my RivSisters? Are you here for this? Can we talk about fashion on the bike? >>> >>> The 90s styles have come back this fall, and since the late 90s was my era, >>> I am in raptures over here. Cargo pants and wide leg jeans are back, and >>> better. High-waisted (instead of low-slung) and in every fabric you could >>> dream up. I have thrown myself whole-heartedly onto this band wagon. I have >>> a super wide leg denim trouser, a relaxed cargo pant in green, a charcoal >>> cargo pant in straight leg, and a black corduroy wide leg trouser. >>> >>> But. Don’t we all know that the absolute zenith for bike style was the era >>> of the skinny jean with tall boots? Skinny jeans tucked into tall riding >>> boots never got caught in any drivetrains. You never, ever worried about >>> getting grease on your pants legs in the skinny jean era. >>> >>> Yesterday I decided to cycle to downtown and meet my husband for lunch. I >>> really wanted to wear my new pants but did some hand-wringing over getting >>> them dirty. I remembered the reflective ankle strap buried in my Saddlesack >>> for such a time as this, slapped it on and rode off. But those straps work >>> better in theory than in real life because by the time I got home, >>> well…here’s a photo. >>> >>> I thought about this. I don’t want to only dress for the bike. I want to >>> have some cultural relevance and not be stuck in outdated clothes (ironic, >>> since I’m trying to wear 90s, here) just because they are good for biking. >>> My bike gives me freedom, not limits. My husband says, “You’re just going >>> to have a grease spot on your pants. Accept it. It’s cute.” >>> >>> My other concern is my boots. The spikes on my Spank Oozy pedals will mark >>> up the toe of my Red Wing and Frye boots when I use the toe to move the >>> pedal to 2:00. I buy shoes that are meant to last, and it does pain me that >>> these are getting chewed up. But, I think I’ve decided to accept the damage >>> to expensive boots, too. If I don’t, I’ll be stuck in Keens and sneakers >>> year-round. >>> >>> And then I wondered about all of you. Do you only dress for your bike? Do >>> you wear what you want? Do you even care? >>> >>> Meanwhile, I did order more ankle straps, figuring more is more. While I’m >>> not too distressed about my army green pants getting greasy, I might feel >>> differently if the pants were a lighter color. >>> >>> Leah >>> >> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGhYsxrB7Lg/unsubscribe >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGhYsxrB7Lg/unsubscribe>. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com <>. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ec94be2d-4847-4825-abca-395e28c75babn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ec94be2d-4847-4825-abca-395e28c75babn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. >>> <meburke1.jpg> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGhYsxrB7Lg/unsubscribe >> <https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGhYsxrB7Lg/unsubscribe>. >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com <>. > >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/dc11af66-a0ad-4901-860f-1ff2ab639274n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/dc11af66-a0ad-4901-860f-1ff2ab639274n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGhYsxrB7Lg/unsubscribe > <https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGhYsxrB7Lg/unsubscribe>. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bca2fc12-bf01-4fa1-90cb-aca6c5423f85n%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bca2fc12-bf01-4fa1-90cb-aca6c5423f85n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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