on a bike?

[Nils]

Hey,

I am currently thinking about getting a kilt (maybe an UK) and i was wondering about riding a bike with one. I am here in good old Oklahoma, and progress is a bit on the slow side... Are there any kilts that have some lovely feature that will keep my privates private?
and just in general, whats a good kilt to start out with? maybe survivor? I love the idea of that much pocket space.

[g koch]

A non-traditional like a UK stays down in front better than a traditional.

At least thats been my experience when riding.

[The Barry]

There's a reason that you don't see a lot of women wearing skirts while riding a bike. It might work out ok at slow speeds, but if you go too fast, the wind will kill any modesty that you might hold dear.

Plus, in the event of a crash, I wouldn't want my kilt flipping up as my bare arse hit the pavement. Just my $.02

[Aldisimo]

The Workman and Survival UKs have a modesty fastener system that's supposed to withstand strong winds.

[Kilted Craanen]

There's also a reason why you do see women in skirts biking here; there's also women's cycles. I usually borrow my mom's cycle when kilted as there's not that annoying bar. We all bike here (holland) and what I usually do; on a women's cycle you ll notice that the wind pushes the front apron down actually. if that's not the case due to several strong winds, just keep one hand on your apron or left knee and you ll be fine.

I don't know what the policy is on riding women's bikes in America, but here there's no problem if you do.

I also haven't crashed since I was 6 or 7 so Im not too concerned about that.

Good luck!

Daniel

[JolyStNicholas]

Are we talking Bicycles or motorcycles? Each presents their own set of problems!

[KFCarter]

There are more bikes being made these days with "step-through" frames and that design is separating itself a bit from the limitation of being a "woman's" bike. I own a dutch-made Oma (granny bike). It's a timeless design and you'll see lots of men on them in Amsterdam. They're practical for those who get on and off a lot, and great for those of us who either for reasons of age or girth (for me a little of both ) would find it a pain to throw a leg over the top bar of a typical men's bike. And they're probably better than any other bike for riding kilted. They're built for comfort, not speed, so I haven't had that much problem with wind. The dutch bikes definitely aren't cheap, but they're built to last forever! Here's a link:
www.dutchbikeseattle.com/html/bikes/oma.html

[McMurdo]

Are we talking Bicycles or motorcycles? Each presents their own set of problems!

You know that was my first question, I always call my Motorcycle my Bike.

[morrison]

Hi Nils

Hey,

I am currently thinking about getting a kilt (maybe an UK) and i was wondering about riding a bike with one. I am here in good old Oklahoma, and progress is a bit on the slow side... Are there any kilts that have some lovely feature that will keep my privates private?
and just in general, whats a good kilt to start out with? maybe survivor? I love the idea of that much pocket space.

Ride yer bike. Be known in your land as yer own man.

I own mockers and originals. They all are quite comfortable and allow me a most pleasant clothes wearing experience.


I must remember not to put things in the mockers' pockets. I've lost many things down there and have yet to figure out a way to recover them. At this point the total of lost items is up to around forty seven (if you don't count the erasers from the pencil tops). There are two BIC lighters, one disposable camera, a set of keys on four rings attached to a carabiner, one pair of socks, a cellphone, three pencils with removeable erasers, five ballpoint pens, a stocking cap, two lefts and one right hand glove, sunglasses, ipod (3gb), flashdrive 80mb, headset for ipod, 3x5 notepad, thermos stopper, tv remote, garage door remote, skate key (really. the kids were playing with my childhood skates from 1958. They still have them on 'cause I can't find the skate key!?!?!? ). Various bolts and washers are rattling around in there and two engagement rings! DON'T ASK. A pair of shoelaces and a copper arrowhead. Many more things are to be found in my mockers pockets, but I shudder to think of the consequences of finally bringing everything back from the abyss.

Where will I store the stuff???

Thank goodness I have my originals. The ripstop desert camo is my favorite. I wear it constantly. Love it!

As for comparison. Well, It's a good question with a lot of good answers!
Which eye does one favor when looking through binoculars.

[Riverkilt]

I could swear I've seen pics posted of kilted guys riding bicycles...

I'd have some worry about the kilt snagging in the chain if there were no chain guard.

Ron