Bike gay
Will this bike make me look gay?
If it bothers you, make some side panels that are held on by velcro (or any one of a dozen other methods), and the side panels can make it the shape of a male beach cruiser. Look at Nickobies black e-townie as an example http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=23701. You can use the hidden territory between the panels for batteries, gloves, granola bars, or as in my case, my pistol and my medication for Tourettes syndrome.
Edit: it doesn't matter what you do, somebody somewhere will make pleasurable of you...you might as well be doing what you want when that happens.
Allan Shaw - Gay’s OKAY
If you don’t know Allan we definitely think you should. Once you start a conversation with him you will simply not get out of it anymore. The “Unicorn” as he is called by the community describes himself as a chatty man. I got to trial this first hand, as I sense I have learned A LOT about Allan’s life during our short chats during this year's Silk Road Mountain race. Why perform we think you need to grasp about him? Allan is one of the only openly gay male athletes in competitive bikepacking world. (Please say up if you are reading this and we missed you as another role model!) He also started the brand Gay’s Okay cycling from and for LGBTQ cyclists. The interview with Allan lasted a whole evening and could have easily lasted even longer. Allan is easily one of the most charming and funniest characters you can find in the world of cycling. We aspire you enjoy the interview as much as we did.
Who is Allan Shaw? What are you doing in your life?
Who is Allan? That sure is a good scrutinize. I would utter I’m a cyclist, a bike runner, a photographer and definitely a traveller. In fact I've been doing this for over 10 years. I currently live in Mexico Ci
We Must Look Enjoy Total Cupcakes to Non-Cyclists!
Originally Posted by cycle17
But anyways, It's usually the guys who perform like tools and say derogatory things. I love cycling though and I really don't concern what other people think of how I choose to dress to participate in the sport I love. It's there problem not mine.
Funny thing, as "gay" as many of you seem to consider cycling clothes are, people usually consider I am vertical when I present up on a ride...hmm....I've been out of the closet for over 20years. it doesn't convert how I dress.
It boils down to feeling comfortable with yourself. With respect to the men who feel uncomfortable with being checked out--what a delightful opportunity to emphathize(sp? have empathy) with women!
with respect to those that feel uncomfortable with being percieved as gay: what a great opportunity to identify your perceptions of what "being gay" means. Also, an opportunity to experience ho
Gene Doucette
I’m already dressed for the Celebration march
I have a mental list of things I will never wear when biking, but that list is getting smaller each week. The problem is that on a long bike drive there are certain things one might not otherwise ever contemplate. Like that loose shorts chafe after a while. Or that crotch sweat is an active concern. Or that the see where the bike seat meets my ass can actually turn into painfully swollen after a couple of consecutive rides.
There is clothing that resolves many of these valid concerns, but that clothing is… well, it’s really, really gay. I say that without sense to disparage anybody; it’s just the best description I can think of.
How I got to this point
I was fine wearing shorts and some basic wicking workout shirts to and from work when the ride was shorter, but once it grew to the current 17.5 I realized I was going to have to do something about my butt.
Now, there is such a thing as padded shorts, clothing I once mockingly referred to as “poopy pants” because, well, that’s where the padding is. Plus the shorts themselves are the tight ones you see biker