Riding in a TShirt

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HuskerHarry · Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:18 pm

How often do you guys ride in just a tshirt? It was so nice out the other day, and even though I felt unprotected, it was amazing.

halouis · #2 Unread post by **halouis** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:30 pm

i'm sure it would be thrilling on a nice warm day. heck a t-shirt and no helmet would be amazing, but while i don;t like to live in fear, my better judgment would say it's not a good idea.

be careful. I remember how my back and arms looked after a nasty 30+ mph road spill on a big hill decend from my 10 speed as a kid coming home from work one day in shorts and a t-shirt. i shudder to think what that would look like at 50-60+ mph. I still have a scar on my elbow where the bone was sticking out completely.

Sicko · #3 Unread post by **Sicko** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:30 pm

I ride in a sleeveless T whenever the weather permits. I know I'd loose my skin in a crash but I like living on the edge. It make me feel alive.

intotherain · Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:34 pm

I don't ride into big traffic with just a t shirt but it's not too bad to ride in a t shirt just around the block.

jonnythan · #5 Unread post by **jonnythan** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:35 pm

God gave us mesh for a reason.

I wouldn't do it.

I did do it, the first day I rode a bike. Never again.

darsek · #6 Unread post by **darsek** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:03 pm

A.T.G.A.T.T.
All the gear all the time.

Just the kind of girl I am. It's all about assessing your level of risk and accepting it or, if you can't, minimizing it to an acceptable level. It's very personal.

KingRobb · #7 Unread post by **KingRobb** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:22 pm

darsek wrote:. It's all about assessing your level of risk and accepting it .

A tshirt and jeans is a great ride....but one must take responsibiloty and accept potential pain and death if one chooses this path.

#8 Unread post by **Skier** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:06 pm

It's easier to gear up than apply sunscreen, anyways.

Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:54 pm

I paid a lot of $$$ for my gear....I will wear it. ATGATT.

I would have been in far worse shape on Saturday if I had not been in proper gear. Even at 20kmh one can sustain injuries. It's just not worth the risk. I value my skin.

ofblong · #10 Unread post by **ofblong** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:07 pm

I have 4 children 5 and under as well as a beautiful wife. all gear all the time.