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 >>> >>> That, paired with some Jcrew Dock Shorts and a pair of Bedrock sandals >>> is my go-to bike fit for May-September. >>> [image: IMG_1330.jpeg] >>> >>> >>> 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 >>>> . >>>> 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 >> . >> 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 the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f013497b-49a9-40e4-87df-2eac4c6ead35n%40googlegroups.com.
