{"id":8774,"date":"2023-07-12T17:14:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joyfultriathlete.com\/?p=8774"},"modified":"2023-07-12T17:16:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:16:34","slug":"how-to-bike-in-a-dress-or-skirt-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joyfultriathlete.com\/how-to-bike-in-a-dress-or-skirt-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"4 must-know tips to bike in a dress or skirt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In the summer, the greatest way to let loose and enjoy yourself is to wear skirts and dresses when you are out and about. After all, with the heat glaring down on you, what better way is there to cool off? But many cyclists struggle with wearing these types of outfits on a bike. So, how can you stay safe on a bike while wearing a skirt or dress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can mitigate the risks of wearing a dress by using the penny method, tucking it in, wearing shorts underneath, or simply tying a knot with the extra fabric. All of these methods will help reduce the risk of injury (and exposure) on a bike!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready to learn more about biking with a skirt on? You are in the right place! In this blog post, let’s take a look at what risks are present when riding with a skirt or dress, along with four ways to mitigate this problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n While many cyclists prefer the feeling of comfort that comes with biking in a dress, there are some risks associated that can place you in danger. After all, a dress or skirt can get stuck in the bike’s moving wheels and machinery, and this can cause severe accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, you might not want to expose too much of yourself accidentally when cycling \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my case, I almost fell off a couple of times when dismounting the bike due to the dress. When you hop on and off the bike with a dress, it generally gets stuck with the saddle, stopping your movement halfway unexpectedly. Of course, this depends on the type of bike, how high is your saddle, and the way you dismount.<\/p>\n\n\nThe risks of biking in a dress or skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n