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What DO you wear under your leathers in this heat ?!!

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Minnie the Minx
In: Cheshire
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Today decided to put my 'damp jacket' theory into practice cos it was still sunny & damn hot when I set off.

Sprinkled water inside & can confirm stayed really comfy & cool all the way to my favourite ice cream van

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Minnie the Minx @ 21/07/2013 19:06

oldyeti
In: Hartlepool now
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@ centurion, that pic cant be you? full face helmet!!

bizarrely when its hotter (I do a fair few miles in Europe)I wear MORE on the bike under leathers,
"pro skins" full length leggings and long sleeved top, wick away any sweat, AND keep you cooler, and have the added advantage of sliding easily for putting on/removing leathers when its hot.

socks wise (makes a big diff too) thin wool or silk,

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oldyeti @ 21/07/2013 21:42

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as little as possible :P hahaha xx

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Deleted Member @ 22/07/2013 01:14

centurion
In: Catterick Garris
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@ Oldyeti , yeah, a full face helmet and BOOTS (), definitely not me

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centurion @ 22/07/2013 08:10

jinx57
In: Leonard Stanley
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i've always found that a bowtie is socially acceptable at all levels of society,personally.

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jinx57 @ 22/07/2013 19:02

oldyeti
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@ centurion,
lets hope the toe rags leave THOSE boots alone at least!
one pair walking off is enough!

@minx, careful on here, some of the old folk have weak hearts!!

@jinks, nice to see some folk can still tie a decent bow.

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oldyeti @ 22/07/2013 19:38

jinx57
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@ oldyeti....elasticated,for safety purposes...sorry.

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jinx57 @ 22/07/2013 19:59

oldyeti
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ah, another traditional skill evaporating into the ether,
next it will be shoe laces....hang on a min, Velcro....

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oldyeti @ 22/07/2013 20:03

jinx57
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they let you have LACES......luxury..!!

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jinx57 @ 22/07/2013 20:40

MjN
In: Basildon
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I'd like to be wearin nothing under my textiles to be honest.....but when I unzip my jacket to let some cool air in I might scare other road users. :O.

What I actually wear are base layer bottoms and a tshirt on top. Although the tshirt came off a few times last week to reveal my sports top otherwise I would have passed out. Might need to find them there wicking base layer thingys......

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MjN @ 24/07/2013 15:01

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I haven't worn leathers since the 90s! Textile jacket with approved armour and either Draggin' Jeans or Hood jeans....Not to everyone's taste I know.

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Deleted Member @ 25/07/2013 00:39