As a sport cyclist and bike commuter in the UK I’m able to separate these two activities in my mind. If I’m pootling to the shops a mile away on my Brompton I

As a sport cyclist and bike commuter in the UK I’m able to separate these two activities in my mind. If I’m pootling to the shops a mile away on my Brompton I generally don’t even bother with a helmet. If however, I’m off for a 60-100 mile training ride with my club mates I wouldn’t dream of doing it in anything other than bib shorts, jersey and cleated shoes. I mean you wouldn’t wear a business suit to the gym or jeans to go swimming would you? Padded shorts and tight fitting lycra are the most comfortable things to wear if you’re going to cycle a long way, long time or just want to go fast on a bike. If you don’t want to do those things wear what you like, that’s fine too.