Re: [RC] Long Distance Riding and Jeans - Barbara McCrary
I had to talk hard and fast to persuade my
husband to ride in 1) a helmet and 2) tights, but he learned about the tights
after a few bouts with hamburger knees. Suede half-chaps are the greatest,
even with jeans on a 15-mile ride.
I have coached many riders over the years, and
people don't always want to believe that after about 15 miles the jeans will
kill you. Sooner than that if you are really moving out or doing lots of
turns. Humidity will also create rubs faster. I can't imagine
anything better than soft riding tights and suede half chaps. The half
chaps also give your calves a bit more grip if you need it. I have had
to bite my tongue several times when people in jeans came in bloody and raw (
After many people told them about jeans ) . Twice I saw them stumble
over to Evelyn Allen's kiosk and order several pairs of tights. Mostly
it was the man, sorry guys !!
