I'm a new roadie, mostly commuting (28 miles a day) but doing "serious" rides (Malibu canyons) on the weekend. I usually ride 4 days a week (3 commutes, 1 weekend).
How much apparel and what not do you folks have for your riding? I'm interested to see how many jerseys and shorts the RBR readers have. Since good kit cost so much I want to have as much as is useful but not much more.
Secondary question; does it makes sense to have 2 pair of cycling shoes? As a runner it's best to keep 2 or 3 pair in active rotation so they dry out properly and the midsole foam can rest and get back its bounce. (It's actually cheaper since two pairs will last more than twice as long as one pair worn all the time). Does this make any sense for road cleats?
Right now I have two pair of bib shorts in rotation (3rd on the way) and three jerseys. I just got some Penguin sport wash at REI so I can hand wash stuff and not have to pay at the laundromat. I'm in SoCal so weather is really consistent and dry, so stuff doesn't get dirty really fast from either rain or sweat.
Thanks in advance for your experiences!
How much apparel and what not do you folks have for your riding? I'm interested to see how many jerseys and shorts the RBR readers have. Since good kit cost so much I want to have as much as is useful but not much more.
Secondary question; does it makes sense to have 2 pair of cycling shoes? As a runner it's best to keep 2 or 3 pair in active rotation so they dry out properly and the midsole foam can rest and get back its bounce. (It's actually cheaper since two pairs will last more than twice as long as one pair worn all the time). Does this make any sense for road cleats?
Right now I have two pair of bib shorts in rotation (3rd on the way) and three jerseys. I just got some Penguin sport wash at REI so I can hand wash stuff and not have to pay at the laundromat. I'm in SoCal so weather is really consistent and dry, so stuff doesn't get dirty really fast from either rain or sweat.
Thanks in advance for your experiences!