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How much faster is proper cycling kit? Riding to work in full Lycra vs normal clothes

Is it really worth changing into full cycling kit for the commute? Dave and Liam did some test runs in cycling attire and normal work clothes to find out

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 16:00
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London bike commuters in Lycra (copyright Britishcycloing.org_.uk)

Solicitor says wearing Lycra or cycling while overweight should be criminal offence, as drunk cyclist knocked off bike by police fined £350

The strange in-court joke came as a 24-year-old man was fined for cycling while double the drink drive limit, possessing cocaine, and failing to stop for police

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 17:44
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London bike commuters in Lycra (copyright Britishcycloing.org_.uk)

Do certain types of clothing make cyclists seem ‘less human’ to motorists?

A study aims to find out whether driver attitudes change depending on cyclist's attire

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 12:18
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Altura Repel bibshorts

Altura Repel Bibtight

A comfy and protective cold-weather choice, but the stitching on ours failed

£80.00
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 09:00
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Morvelo stormshield bib tights

Morvelo Stealth Men’s StormShield Bib Tights

A comfy and warm pair of waterproof tights

£115.00
Tue, Mar 31, 2020 08:53
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Cyclist in Richmond Park

Derbyshire Police criticised for suggesting ‘lycra clad cycling’ is currently unacceptable

Force clarifies it really meant group riding after riders in matching club gear were spotted on the Snake Pass

Fri, Mar 27, 2020 12:17
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Get dressed for cycling with Lidl for £30! New summer cycling gear in store from Thursday 5th July

There's a new range of keenly priced clothing available from Thursday

Wed, Jul 04, 2018 08:03
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Morvelo Covert Stormshield Bib Shorts

Very comfortable bib shorts with a little something extra for the weekend rides

£105.00
Thu, May 17, 2018 19:00
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Aussie Grit Apparel Flint Women’s Bike Shorts

A sturdy, comfortable lycra short for use on its own or under baggies

£98.00
Tue, May 08, 2018 19:00
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Ekoi offers shorts with weight-specific seatpads

French brand thinks different riders need different densities of gel in their seatpads

Wed, Jun 15, 2016 11:06
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