tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post4324945418285122960..comments2024-01-02T07:16:03.732-07:00Comments on Endless Velo Love: Plus Size Women's Cycling Clothes: An Update (sort of)G.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-31579353406992047892018-10-15T21:47:17.562-06:002018-10-15T21:47:17.562-06:00Interesting post, it is very reasonable to make la...Interesting post, it is very reasonable to make large-size cycling clothing for women. Cycling is not a man’s exclusive sport.Jacob Kleemanhttps://www.tomtop.com/cycling-wear-10378/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-58521755751881049722014-08-08T19:53:01.992-06:002014-08-08T19:53:01.992-06:00It's great to find something that works, and I...It's great to find something that works, and I can see seersucker actually working pretty decently. G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-8751473573818129242014-08-08T14:35:34.591-06:002014-08-08T14:35:34.591-06:00I need a plus size, also. Right now I wear cycling...I need a plus size, also. Right now I wear cycling lycra in a men's large. However, shirts are a problem. Since it's so hot here, I don't adhere to the norm and use seersucker shirts that I find at second hand stores or when they are on sale at regular stores. Seersucker is cooler and doesn't stick to your skin. It also breathes, which synthetics don't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-82510769997269928212014-08-02T07:32:57.571-06:002014-08-02T07:32:57.571-06:00I don't think you had mentioned this prior, Re...I don't think you had mentioned this prior, Rebecca. I really do take issue with companies that have this sort of attitude. Is the brand not exclusive enough with their prices? They also need to make a conscious decision to make clothing small so that what they have deemed to be a 'big enough' size is all they choose to manufacture? This seems to be a common theme right now - just G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-44673091277716301052014-08-02T06:36:38.393-06:002014-08-02T06:36:38.393-06:00I may have said this on one of your other posts, b...I may have said this on one of your other posts, but I have personally heard Simon Mottram (founder of Rapha) when directly challenged as to why he does not provide any women's items in a size larger that UK 14, say "I don't want my clothes to be seen on fat women". <br /><br />I suspect that as a company (and yes, while Simon is a control freak, it is getting a bit bigger than Rebecca Oldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979821146538393459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-59094744523627695252014-07-31T19:05:10.649-06:002014-07-31T19:05:10.649-06:00That's really interesting. I hadn't heard ...That's really interesting. I hadn't heard of Rapha's offer. I have definitely eyeballed Rapha's website, but I know their stuff (at least the women's line) won't fit me, so I don't bother. It's a shame that they don't realize women come in sizes above a US 10. Hopefully this will change - but, I feel as though I keep saying that and it doesn't happen. {sigh}G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-67100011150725703372014-07-31T19:03:45.798-06:002014-07-31T19:03:45.798-06:00It's upsetting, certainly. I love riding in my...It's upsetting, certainly. I love riding in my everyday clothes too, but it's sad that there aren't other options for more sport or exercise type rides.G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-59749004256336801032014-07-31T18:15:44.164-06:002014-07-31T18:15:44.164-06:00Also, Rapha made a lot of noise a while back about...Also, Rapha made a lot of noise a while back about supporting people who were actively losing weight by creating a trade-in offer on their kit. If your kit became too big because you were losing weight, you could send it back for new stuff at no charge (except shipping). Of course, their larger size kit only comes in men's sizes, so... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-14983068295332488972014-07-31T18:13:23.213-06:002014-07-31T18:13:23.213-06:00One of the reasons I'm such an adherent to the...One of the reasons I'm such an adherent to the cycle chic lifestyle is because I can't find tech fabrics in my size. I'm not saying I'd wear a full cycling kit, but I'd absolutely wear something like Icebreaker's knitwear if it came in my size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-24558310943801962122014-07-31T07:45:10.846-06:002014-07-31T07:45:10.846-06:00As a quick side note, I just went to take a quick ...As a quick side note, I just went to take a quick peek at Velo Vixen's selection and they have some pretty cool stuff. Good to know! Thanks. G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-35948045539119319352014-07-31T07:33:48.699-06:002014-07-31T07:33:48.699-06:00I really despise that term - "Plus Size."...I really despise that term - "Plus Size." I seem to be a little better with "extended sizing," but still don't really appreciate it. It makes a person feel abnormal, you know? I always want to say that it makes much more sense to just make the sizes larger, rather than alienating a group of people and/or making them shop in a "special" section. Of course, some G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-20881536450183223662014-07-31T07:30:16.450-06:002014-07-31T07:30:16.450-06:00I've actually purchased a few things from the ...I've actually purchased a few things from the UK (not cycling apparel, but other clothing), so I have a little bit of personal experience with sizing. I can imagine the frustration with trying to find something that works if a person is larger than what is deemed standard sizing. In regard to "extra" charges... I know we can get a customs charge on packages here, but I can't G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-85265678591130903232014-07-31T07:15:40.626-06:002014-07-31T07:15:40.626-06:00So true. It's not even a huge selection for wo...So true. It's not even a huge selection for women in general - let alone if one doesn't fit into the standard sizes available. I suppose this speaks volumes about the cycling/biking industry, but I hope that is changing - particularly as we start to see women's cycling promoted more.<br /><br />I am pretty picky about any kind of workout clothing as well, and things just need to fit G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-31889843986566587542014-07-30T20:58:55.269-06:002014-07-30T20:58:55.269-06:00I am surprised by how small the selection is for w...I am surprised by how small the selection is for women when compared to men when it comes to cycling apparel. Then to think about the limited range of sizing on top of that... Grrrr. <br /><br />I am oddly particular about my workout clothing-- it's weird how clothes can influence how we feel while we're engaged in an activity-- so I agree w/ you on your feelings of not wanting to feel Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-31488045394721739572014-07-30T18:23:24.621-06:002014-07-30T18:23:24.621-06:00Nice disclaimer. :O)
I agree with you on the &qu...Nice disclaimer. :O) <br /><br />I agree with you on the "random" online finds. I have had some rather accidental success as well, so perhaps that is a better way to look for things. It helps when one already has a stash of available items and only needs to replace items that have worn out (in other words, s/he isn't trying to build an entire cycling wardrobe or at least isn't G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-54180183079630871952014-07-30T18:12:45.086-06:002014-07-30T18:12:45.086-06:00I do not know diddly-squat about women's appar...I do not know diddly-squat about women's apparel, cycling or otherwise. <br /><br />But I am in the same boat in regards to my needs for finding 3XL and 4XL sized cycling clothing. Choices for men with traditional cycling outlets are not much better than women. I have found some success looking outside the normal channels. For example, on Amazon, I found a great pair of knickers made by Augsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109555620818668190noreply@blogger.com