Biking in a kilt

[Ambularasa]

Moejensta (hello in Finnish).

So I was biking to work yesterday and it started to rain on my way there. This is not the problem however, I am not made of sugar. The problem was the wind and the way you have to lift your knees when you are cycling. I was wondering if there was anyone else struggling with this problem?

My leather sporran kept my modesty but I had to pull my kilt down in the lights in few occasions. People mostly smiled when they saw me, which is always nice but I got to thinkin that this might be too revealing for someon and I am not keen offending anyone. It's one thing to ask what you have under your kilt but to be forced to see asomething natural is not for everyone.

I kept my sporran heavy and between my legs, I also tried to propel with.. Not open heart but open legs so that the extra fabric would cover everything. I also kept my messenger bag on my side so that the sudden wind gush wouldn reveal everything.

if there is anyone who has tried this more often I would appreciate the odd hint/tip.

I am also a keen Kickbiker but that I have tried only few times and keeping my goods private has not been an issue.

Thanks.

Iivari

[cck]

I think you will get the same answer from many others: there is nothing wrong with wearing something under your kilt.

[Ambularasa]

I think you will get the same answer from many others: there is nothing wrong with wearing something under your kilt.

I aggree fully and most times in winter I do wear something under my kilt (it's cold here). My point is that people are not that keen seeing your underwear either. There is nothing wrong in that in my opinion but these days people are easily offended and there is all kinds of people on the road. Kids, young people and all of that.. And that can't be allright for everyone.

I'll still be riding in my kilt but if there is some tips that help me save some souls, I'm keen to do my part

[Bamamedic]

Pants? Scots wore trews on horseback. So did ancient Persians. It's literally why the Greeks called them 'pant-wearing barbarians'.

Moejensta (hello in Finnish).

So I was biking to work yesterday and it started to rain on my way there. This is not the problem however, I am not made of sugar. The problem was the wind and the way you have to lift your knees when you are cycling. I was wondering if there was anyone else struggling with this problem?

My leather sporran kept my modesty but I had to pull my kilt down in the lights in few occasions. People mostly smiled when they saw me, which is always nice but I got to thinkin that this might be too revealing for someon and I am not keen offending anyone. It's one thing to ask what you have under your kilt but to be forced to see asomething natural is not for everyone.

I kept my sporran heavy and between my legs, I also tried to propel with.. Not open heart but open legs so that the extra fabric would cover everything. I also kept my messenger bag on my side so that the sudden wind gush wouldn reveal everything.

if there is anyone who has tried this more often I would appreciate the odd hint/tip.

I am also a keen Kickbiker but that I have tried only few times and keeping my goods private has not been an issue.

Thanks.

Iivari

[KMCMICHAEL]

I wear biking shorts underneath. I do have to remember remove the kilt pin as it bangs the top bar.

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[ratspike]

I wear biking shorts underneath. I do have to remember remove the kilt pin as it bangs the top bar.

Digging that Rivendell! There will forever be a place in this retro grouch's heart for Grant.

OP, yeah, bike shorts or at least boxer briefs are totally the way to go. Along with keeping your equipment covered, and I'd think it'll be more comfortable as well. I can't imagine I'd enjoy things being free to move about on the saddle without shorts to keep it all contained.

[KMCMICHAEL]

Digging that Rivendell! There will forever be a place in this retro grouch's heart for Grant.

OP, yeah, bike shorts or at least boxer briefs are totally the way to go. Along with keeping your equipment covered, and I'd think it'll be more comfortable as well. I can't imagine I'd enjoy things being free to move about on the saddle without shorts to keep it all contained.

Thanks Bob, I am a big Rivendell fan. I have an Atlantis also,both set up the same with Brooks saddle.

If one has not tried biking shorts they should, I never ride over 5 miles without them. Combining them with the large frame bike and Brooks saddle, I went from doing an uncomfortable 35 miles to easily doing 100.

I am not modest by any stretch, but do believe others might prefer that I cover my biking shorts at my age. The cotton kilts work great for that. It is however tartan day and I might try the wool.

[Ambularasa]

I wear biking shorts underneath. I do have to remember remove the kilt pin as it bangs the top bar.

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Yeah. I also bought a pair of biking shorts after that ride. Especially useful when kicking around with a kickbike.

[tpa]

I wear biking shorts underneath. I do have to remember remove the kilt pin as it bangs the top bar.

No offence intended, you wear what you like but that looks more like a flared pleated mini skirt than a kilt! Can't see why you would wear a kilt pin with it, I would have thought it would pull it out of shape.

[KMCMICHAEL]

No offence intended, you wear what you like but that looks more like a flared pleated mini skirt than a kilt! Can't see why you would wear a kilt pin with it, I would have thought it would pull it out of shape.

It is a UT kilt and probably a little short for me as I am larger. I wear a kilt pin with it because of strong winds when hiking.

I do not really know what your point is, but I am difficult to offend. Besides, I would look good for my age in a mini skirt! Maybe you should be mindful of who serves your cereal in the morning.