New kilt and bicycle

[Martin S]

In Holland, they make special saddles for skirt-wearers. Instead of the long point that thrusts between your legs and can spoil the cloth (not a problem with a kilt, but it's cetainly not good for an unpleated skirt), these saddles are almost round; it is just as if you were sitting on the front edge of a chair.
Excellent idea.

Martin, in France, where cycles are, alas, no longer considered to be a means of transport by 95% of the population -- just like skirts, that are no longer thought of as everyday wear by all but a very few (M or F).

[Canuck]

In Holland, they make special saddles for skirt-wearers. Instead of the long point that thrusts between your legs and can spoil the cloth (not a problem with a kilt, but it's cetainly not good for an unpleated skirt), these saddles are almost round; it is just as if you were sitting on the front edge of a chair.
Excellent idea.

Martin, in France, where cycles are, alas, no longer considered to be a means of transport by 95% of the population -- just like skirts, that are no longer thought of as everyday wear by all but a very few (M or F).

They are half moon shaped(forgive the pun) My mom has a saddle like that.

[pbpersson]

Well....here is a question that keeps bugging me.

Back in the 1950's and earlier women were REQUIRED to wear skirts and dresses.

The "women's" bicycle was designed with the lower bar so they could get on the bicycle and still maintain their modesty.

I remember seeing movies with women on bicycles wearing long skirts.

Now everyone here is saying it cannot be done and I'm very confused. :confused:

When I was a kid I saw schoolgirls riding to school wearing pleated skirts all the time so again.....it must be possible.....

[way2fractious]

Here is an image that, if my memory serves correctly, was posted on Utilikilts original website.



I, too, remember all those historical things pbpersson cited. Since Western world women are unlikely to go back to skirts and dresses anytime soon, perhaps men should co-opt the "girls bike", shorten our kilts, and slow the pace of our lives to allow for longer travel times.

You asked a question; we've offered our advice and experiences; it's now up to you to go and try whatever you like... but we do expect a report or two on the trials and (especially) errors.

[David Dalglish]

Welcome from Carlisle England--I would not risk a kilt on a bike, to much of a gamble

[Ialtog]

Thank you so much folks, not only for the kind words of welcome but for the great advice - and the picture. You know, I think I might try it around the block...just once...and see what happens.

And by the way, I am VERY glad to hear you liked our festival, Retro Red. I do indeed remember your hair. A few of the people with me were pretty green with envy over those locks. I'll keep my eyes open for you next year. Again, thanks everyone.

[Blu (Ontario)]

Here is an image that, if my memory serves correctly, was posted on Utilikilts original website.

Oooo... I don't know... That looks hazardous if wearing the kilt in the traditional manner.

And you wouldn't want to do that in the rain... it would paint a dirty stripe up the backside of the kilt. esp. a white kilt!

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[Ruanaidh]

A warm (and wet) welcome from West Texas but bike riding just looks too risky in a kilt. IMHO

[Riverkilt]

A belated welcome neighbor...just got back into town.

No clue on the bicycle thing, sold all mine when I got old and moved to Page....its ALWAYS uphill and into the wind - whichever direction you ride in Page.

Joined the NACHS a while back...no clue if I'm still current, but I have a pile of their t-shirts.

We're developing a pretty good Arizona contingent.

Ron

[pbpersson]

And you wouldn't want to do that in the rain... it would paint a dirty stripe up the backside of the kilt. esp. a white kilt!
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When I was a kid in the 1950's all bicycles had fenders so you wouldn't get splashed with mud. What happened to fenders? That's what we need in that picture!