bike riding

[derail3]

If you have a medium or short skirt try This method

https://youtu.be/mwlyWt7H7IA

[rode_kater]

If you have a medium or short skirt try This method

https://youtu.be/mwlyWt7H7IA

That is a very nice trick, I'll have to remember that one!

[Kirbstone]

With legs moving in opposite directions and large angles between them at regular intervals, the wearing of very short skirts commando (or otherwise) is folly indeed.
Moonshine's preference for longer flared skirts and retrofit spoke guard is the way to go. No debate. The fuller cut affords material which will more than adequately fill the between-legs space at all times and confer freedom of movement which is required.

Anything short and/or tight is inherently unsatisfactory for cycling. A low unisex bar would make mounting and alighting easier, too.

Tom

[Daryl]

If you have a medium or short skirt try This method

https://youtu.be/mwlyWt7H7IA

Very nice trick, if you are agile enough. I enjoyed watching it, at least!

My bike is a folding bike so it is easily a step-through bike too, which is great with skirts. It's also great for doing an elegant rolling dismount.

[andrewsh]

I cycle in exactly the same clothes as I do all other everyday activities in, which these days is mostly a skirt. Depending the weather it’s either a knee-length (or slightly over the knee), or — if it’s cold — a longer one (a few times almost a maxi one).

[FranTastic444]

My dad (a lifelong cyclist, who never learned to drive a car) always mounted his bike as per point 1 in the video, but then cocked his leg over the rear of the seat.

Like others on here, I would only ride a bike wearing cycle shorts. Although I've got out of the habit of cycling over the last 18 months or so (for a variety of reasons, one of which being a big repair bill that I refused to pay because I should be able to do the work myself - I just never got round to it), I used to cycle a fair bit. At one stage I was commuting to work (33 miles / day), but this just got a bit too much for me. Almost 3 hours a day in the saddle just got a bit boring.

Anyhow, on one commute trip I saw a guy who was wearing a red and white polka-dot circle mini skirt over his cycle shorts. Though the colour scheme didn't work for me, I think there is something to be said for having such a garment to protect ones modesty. As a MAMIL, my wife describes my appearance from the front when bedecked in cycling shorts as "borderline indecent"

I quite like this look. I think the photo was taken at a charity event and in other photos from the event it is clear that the riders are wearing cycle shorts under their tartan.

[r.m.anderson]

Looks like the difference of +/- 6 inches of hem (purple tartan kilt and red/white polka dot mini).
One thing in either event the hem is not long enough to engage with the chain drive mechanism or
the rubber tire.
The color of padded undergear can betray the male endowment features - generally not a
problem for the universal color of black - regardless something as short as the red/white polka dot
mini does not cover much if anything at all - may as well be wearing a tutu and/or be part of a
circus high wire act. Certainly an attention getting piece of clothing upstaging that purple tartan kilt !

[denimini]

All a hell of a lot better than the sight of a guy in lycra bike shorts.

[stephanie53]

Getting on the bike in the video is great, bit how does one get off?

I'm not to crazy about wearing Lyra shorts under my skirt

[partlyscot]

This video covers most points, and shows how to ride a bike with a saddle at the correct height for efficient pedalling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0CJk5UpY4w

2 points. if you are riding with the saddle too low, you waste pedalling effort, and will find it difficult to maintain proper pedalling cadence (rpm of the crank) You will also end up with your knees rising quite high, which is another way of showing more than you ought too.

The only difference from this video that I use is that I lean the bike frame even further and bend the knee more when clearing the saddle. This means I don't cock the leg so much, so the skirt doesn't get lifted at all, and is easier on the hips, though it does require more bend in the knee. It can also allow tighter skirts. It might take a few attempts to learn exactly where to place yourself in relation to the bike at first. Too close and you get can't the frame low enough, too far and you can't reach the other side of the bike.

I have trained and worked as a bicycle fitter, and in my experience, most casual riders set their saddle too low, to avoid the problems in mounting the bike and make starting and stopping easier. They also pedal too slow (the cadence, not necessarily road speed) It is well worth learning how to do it properly. You go further for less effort, and have a more comfortable ride.

[Fred in Skirts]

I prefer a Rickshaw...

rickshaw.jpg

[stephanie53]

I want to thank everyone for your suggestions and encouragement. The past couple days have been wonderful as the weather has been warm and sunny. Wearing a shorter skirt(14") has made it much easier for me to get on the bike, by being able to spread my legs wider and not have to tip the bike over so far. Not been as many people out walking. This weekend will be warm so many people will be out, so I will be able to show off my long legs and work on my tan.

[r.m.anderson]

When wearing a short skirt - remember to wear some degree of modesty gear - preferably the padded type for comfort.
Sitting on a spike (seat) is not comfort - spreading that seat out and padding it is best - either the seat or the gear or both.

[stephanie53]

seeing it's been a wonderful last couple day's. Enjoying the outdoors was called for. And seeing my kilt arrived from
http://scottishkiltshop.com, This seemed like a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors. I have been wearing and enjoying it more, but haven't yet got the courage to wear it in to a store yet, but I ll keep trying.

[Faldaguy]

Go for it. You'll be hard pressed to get anybody to even notice that, looks like any bloke to me!