I googled "how to bike in a skirt" and this video was one of the first results! Thanks for making it, it was funny and useful, and now I feel more confident about getting dressed up cute and riding my bike around town!
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Hi - two more tips that focus on your bicycle rather than adapting your clothes. 1) Add a chain guard or chain case (if hub gears/ no derailleur). This prevents the open chain from mucking up your trouser leg/ long skirt/ long coat. It also partially protects the chain from the weather so less maintenance. 2) add a coat guard (also called skirt/ dress guards) to the back wheel. These can either attach to the back mudguard or go over the top of the mudguard. These prevent fabric from your skirt, dress or long coat from being sucked into the wheel and damaged by the spokes. Most dutch bicycles (omafiets) comes with both of these fitted as standard but you can easily buy them separately and retrofit to your existing bicycle. Hope that helps! Best wishes from the UK
Awesome advice on the mechanical side of things! I read a really interesting book recently called “bikes and bloomers” that goes into the crazy history of bikes and dresses plus has a ton of old pattens that seem to be the precursor to both those suggestions! Happy safe skirt riding :)
I'm on the same boat you are, GK, and I kid you not, I'm wondering right now when exactly I will dare to venture out in that e-bike I just bought today! Tack on a heavy purse on top of the dress issue! 😂
I've never worn dresses or skirts before but really want to, but like biking places. All my bikes have that crossbeam that goes horizontally from saddle to the steering bars and I thought it would be impossible to get onto my bike with a skirt because of that. I never would have considered just tilting the bike and stepping over it instead of swinging my leg over the back like I'm used to. Thank you, great help.
So helpful! I was wondering how to do some of these things. I may have ruined a long dress because I didn't realize the skirt would get caught.... Good thing the stains came out!
I know a lot of the methods in this video involve showing your leg or leggings, but I hope one of them can work for you! Happy and safe riding 😊 I would definitely recommend a chain guard if you want to keep your legs covered and wearing an abaya that isn't too flowy and has some stretch to it!
Very helpful! Now I'm thinking about a belt with a clip at the front for long skirts. Grab the hem of the back of the dress, bring it forward through the legs, and clip it on at the belt. Hmmm. Wonder if that would work and how it could be made.
Great Idea! There has been a lot of "convertible" dresses and skirts made throughout the years, but I haven't seen a simple and snazzy belt solution. Maybe this is your niche market ...
I am dresses and skirts all the way; the last time I wore pants was when I went skydiving (ONLY because I had to), and the last time I did _that_ was back in 2009! so help me, a friend talk me into buying an e-bike at Costco that was on sale because I knew he was right about the importance of having a bike especially if I don't drive otherwise, and I had been previously hesitant to buy another bike because of my (well-set) preference of clothing. I would probably still have my last bike if it wasn't for the dress issue! I just bought the Jetson Pro foldable e-bike today, and have yet to take it for a test run for the first time because I just unplugged it. I don't think I have shorts, but I do have bathing suit bottoms that have the mini skirt so I guess that would be better than nothing. Lol at least I go for the longer dresses, so getting caught is my primary concern, rather than the flashing. 😆
I hope the ebike is super fun and a great addition to your life! If you don't have a chaingaurd, gathering the excess fabric is really the key for long dresses. Another option not in this video is to get some rubber bands or snap bands and secure the fabric around your ankles while making sure to sit on the upper fabric in a way so it doesn't get caught in anything.
Yeah I thought about it after the fact that a lot of these ideas aren’t super modesty focused, but I hope some of them work! And I hope you can get on a bike! There’s lots of Muslim girls who bike in my city, fingers crossed you can get yourself on a bike too 🙂 Finding a bike with a Chain guard is also super helpful to keep your skirts clean without having to tie them up and expose much of your leg ♥️
Great tips, thank you! Another method that works with longer skirts that have a lot of fabric is that i just grab hold of the hem and hold it with my hand while i hold the handlebars. So the fabric is between my hand and the handlebar. Has worked great this far. 😊
Hi Manaswi! Personally, I feel comfortable wearing leggings or shorts under my skirts in public. What are your modesty needs? Do your whole legs needs to be covered by the skirt?
Of course, I'm so glad it was helpful! I actually have to do a major overhaul this summer, that bike has seen too many miles with no parts replaced (but I love it).
@@BroadwayBiker definitely worth spending the money for any parts and keeping it on the road,, because I think they only make the 'disc trucker' now, which doesn't have such sexy long chain stays, and doesn't look half as nice.
@@jonnytodd7045 I've got all the new parts sitting and waiting - just need to fix the thing! It's been on my docket as a summer project - there will definitely be a Surly overhaul video coming!
@@BroadwayBiker very much!:) yesterday I was riding bike first time with a long skirt and luckily I didnt destroy it. So I came home and first thing I did was looking for something like this. Glad you film it. Skirts are awesome, so why not ride with it, hehe :D hugsssss
It really hinges on your butt being on the seat to keep the folds together. So it's not an ideal method for standing up and pedaling, unless you're using a rubber band or hair tie to hold it together which is 100% an option!
So I am also a bike nerd and I also have a surly trucker along with other Surlys. I noticed that your trucker is a 1xwhatever with a single downtube shifter. Can you give me any more information on your bike?
taqwache sharp eyes! Since I’m a very short individual it took me a long while to find a used frame in my size. The frame is a 2015 trucker that was then built up my the former owner and modified by me. I currently have a tiagra one by up front and an old sun tour derailleur + 8 speed cassette on the rear. Wheels are nothing special and will be my next upgrade. I was going to do bar end shifters but ran out of time before I did my major bike trek and now am so used to the down tube shifting I may never change it! So definitely not a factory build, but I like that it can change shapes depending on what it needs to be.
@@BroadwayBiker thanks for the reply! Downtube shifters are the most efficient and reliable shifters out there. I have them on all my Surlys. My Disc Trucker is a 3x9 with Dura Ace downtube shifters. I also have a Cross Check with a 2x10 and a Pacer with a 1x10 both on downtubes. Only thing I would suggest is to add either a 2 or 3 speed on the front if you plan on riding anywhere with hills.
That disc trucker sounds like a touring beast! Yeah...I made it across the country on a 1x8 but hoo boy some of those days were rough! I slapped on a crankset with 3 rings up front in someones garage before going up the Pacific coast (but no front derailleur with was fun) which saved my life. For commuting and most touring I'm fine with this setup, but when I go into mountain territory again I will most definitely be putting on some mechanical advantage up front!
thanks for this! I had done the bike shorts with those bike tops and I tried once in a loose dress. I enjoyed being able to have the comfort of my shorts underneath but with the cover of the fabric of my dress on top. So I will now look into some dresses that can wick the sweat too. I commute to work on bike sometimes so this helps.
This destroys the whole purpose of wearing a modest long dress... just get the chain gaurds and the one that covers half of the rear wheel... this video is absurd
Hey thanks for your comment. As you might have heard in the intro, I didn't make this video with long garments for modesty specifically in mind. Rather, this is how I personally ride and wear various types of dresses as someone who doesn't wear them for modesty purposes - so I don't think I would call it absurd in the least. You are absolutely right that a chain guard, and rear fender that encloses a portion or the entire wheel are great options for someone who is wearing long dresses and doesn't want to expose their legs. You could also try gathering excess fabric around your ankles while still keeping your legs covered with either a Velcro ankle biter strap or pant clips. Hope you find a system that works well for you - happy riding!
Personally I think having shorts on underneath is more stylist than a diaper, but each time their own! Do you have a personal method that works well for you?
I googled "how to bike in a skirt" and this video was one of the first results! Thanks for making it, it was funny and useful, and now I feel more confident about getting dressed up cute and riding my bike around town!
What a nice comment! Thank you so much for sharing and have fun cycling in your more dressed up clothes!
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I was dumb lost the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me
On the same boat Theresa, I can be such a princess and I don't want commuting to get in the way of that!
As a woman who primarily gets around by bicycle and has a choir concert tonight, bless you
I hope your concert goes great!
Hi - two more tips that focus on your bicycle rather than adapting your clothes. 1) Add a chain guard or chain case (if hub gears/ no derailleur). This prevents the open chain from mucking up your trouser leg/ long skirt/ long coat. It also partially protects the chain from the weather so less maintenance. 2) add a coat guard (also called skirt/ dress guards) to the back wheel. These can either attach to the back mudguard or go over the top of the mudguard. These prevent fabric from your skirt, dress or long coat from being sucked into the wheel and damaged by the spokes. Most dutch bicycles (omafiets) comes with both of these fitted as standard but you can easily buy them separately and retrofit to your existing bicycle. Hope that helps! Best wishes from the UK
Awesome advice on the mechanical side of things! I read a really interesting book recently called “bikes and bloomers” that goes into the crazy history of bikes and dresses plus has a ton of old pattens that seem to be the precursor to both those suggestions! Happy safe skirt riding :)
Wow I've never heard of dress guards before, I'll have to check that out!
Thank you!! I’m still too chicken to try this out but you’ve given a lot more confidence to not give up skirts while biking😊
Thanks awesome! Baby steps..maybe save the full length dress for later 😅
I'm on the same boat you are, GK, and I kid you not, I'm wondering right now when exactly I will dare to venture out in that e-bike I just bought today! Tack on a heavy purse on top of the dress issue! 😂
I've never worn dresses or skirts before but really want to, but like biking places. All my bikes have that crossbeam that goes horizontally from saddle to the steering bars and I thought it would be impossible to get onto my bike with a skirt because of that. I never would have considered just tilting the bike and stepping over it instead of swinging my leg over the back like I'm used to. Thank you, great help.
Happy riding! Glad you were able to take something from the video :)
So helpful! I was wondering how to do some of these things. I may have ruined a long dress because I didn't realize the skirt would get caught.... Good thing the stains came out!
I'm glad the stains came out! Chain grease is really one of the worst things to wash out. Happy skirt riding!
Thanks so much for this video i was trying to figure out how i can ride my bike in an abaya and was struggling. God bless you🩵
I know a lot of the methods in this video involve showing your leg or leggings, but I hope one of them can work for you! Happy and safe riding 😊
I would definitely recommend a chain guard if you want to keep your legs covered and wearing an abaya that isn't too flowy and has some stretch to it!
Good tips! And it really is something to think about. I love wearing dresses but never bike in them. Maybe I should give it a chance. 👍
Let me know which one worked best for you - happy riding!
Cool video. When my daughter is older, I’ll know exactly how to help her ride in a skirt. 😁
I love that!!
Very helpful!
Now I'm thinking about a belt with a clip at the front for long skirts. Grab the hem of the back of the dress, bring it forward through the legs, and clip it on at the belt. Hmmm. Wonder if that would work and how it could be made.
Great Idea! There has been a lot of "convertible" dresses and skirts made throughout the years, but I haven't seen a simple and snazzy belt solution. Maybe this is your niche market ...
Im thankful that I find this video cause in planning to buy a bike so that i wont waste any money to go to school. Thank you truelly ❤️
Have a great time biking to school!
I am dresses and skirts all the way; the last time I wore pants was when I went skydiving (ONLY because I had to), and the last time I did _that_ was back in 2009! so help me, a friend talk me into buying an e-bike at Costco that was on sale because I knew he was right about the importance of having a bike especially if I don't drive otherwise, and I had been previously hesitant to buy another bike because of my (well-set) preference of clothing. I would probably still have my last bike if it wasn't for the dress issue! I just bought the Jetson Pro foldable e-bike today, and have yet to take it for a test run for the first time because I just unplugged it. I don't think I have shorts, but I do have bathing suit bottoms that have the mini skirt so I guess that would be better than nothing. Lol at least I go for the longer dresses, so getting caught is my primary concern, rather than the flashing. 😆
I hope the ebike is super fun and a great addition to your life! If you don't have a chaingaurd, gathering the excess fabric is really the key for long dresses. Another option not in this video is to get some rubber bands or snap bands and secure the fabric around your ankles while making sure to sit on the upper fabric in a way so it doesn't get caught in anything.
@@BroadwayBiker my neighbor also gave me a clip like you would put on a chip bag to gather my dress when riding.
@@Lavenderrose73 Love it!
The wizard deal is the whole reason I'm here
Truthfully so honored to have a wizard in the channel!
All the Muslim girls watching this and knowing their parents won't ever let them ride a bike 😭😭
Yeah I thought about it after the fact that a lot of these ideas aren’t super modesty focused, but I hope some of them work! And I hope you can get on a bike! There’s lots of Muslim girls who bike in my city, fingers crossed you can get yourself on a bike too 🙂
Finding a bike with a Chain guard is also super helpful to keep your skirts clean without having to tie them up and expose much of your leg ♥️
Ive recently discovered that if youre wearing a skirt with a slit nothing will work 😭
This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
I was thinking there were a way without showing my legs
Hi Kara! That’s more tricky, are legging or pants underneath okay, or do you need the skirt fabric to always cover your legs?
@@BroadwayBiker I don;t buy things. Can I not be some shut fucker and and just make my own shorts, I ahve balls by the the way
Omg thank you so much you are actually a life saver
I have to go to school on a bike and my school uniform is a mid-long skirt
So glad it was helpful - you got this! ❤️
you're hilarious.
Aw shucks 🙃
this is helpful. Thank you! A new subscriber all the way to the PHilippines! :)
So glad to hear that! Happy biking all the way from the USA!
Great tips, thank you! Another method that works with longer skirts that have a lot of fabric is that i just grab hold of the hem and hold it with my hand while i hold the handlebars. So the fabric is between my hand and the handlebar. Has worked great this far. 😊
Another great idea thanks for sharing!
I don't have a car, so use my bike to commute everywhere. This video is going to make my life so much easier! Thank you!
woo! happy riding!
Thank you 🙏 you are the best! I really enjoyed this video this was extremely helpful 😃👍 great tips
lovely vid, thanks :D sounds like nice ideas!
Hope you get to try some of them out :)
This was helpful😄
Can u make a video on how to sit on cycle with skirt in public place
Hi Manaswi! Personally, I feel comfortable wearing leggings or shorts under my skirts in public. What are your modesty needs? Do your whole legs needs to be covered by the skirt?
❤thank you
Thank you so much!!
Such an incredibly useful video and very funny! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful video and so helpful!
So glad you found it useful! Happy riding!
Thank you maam.. i love it
You bet 🚴🏼♀️
5:02
Amazing thank you so much ❤
glad it was helpful!
Man, you are the best 🇺🇸
more like best DRESS-ed! 😉
Lots of great suggestions, thanks ! Love your bike !
Of course, I'm so glad it was helpful! I actually have to do a major overhaul this summer, that bike has seen too many miles with no parts replaced (but I love it).
@@BroadwayBiker definitely worth spending the money for any parts and keeping it on the road,, because I think they only make the 'disc trucker' now, which doesn't have such sexy long chain stays, and doesn't look half as nice.
@@jonnytodd7045 I've got all the new parts sitting and waiting - just need to fix the thing! It's been on my docket as a summer project - there will definitely be a Surly overhaul video coming!
@@BroadwayBiker Ah cool! Looking forward to it!
Thx💚💚💚🌷🥰🥰🥰
Hope it was helpful 🚴🏼♀️
@@BroadwayBiker very much!:) yesterday I was riding bike first time with a long skirt and luckily I didnt destroy it. So I came home and first thing I did was looking for something like this. Glad you film it. Skirts are awesome, so why not ride with it, hehe :D hugsssss
You're so precious, bless you! Thank you for the video, nice humour 🙏💜
Happy to help 🙂
This is a great video. So helpful. Thank you!!!
Yay, I'm happy it was helpful! Enjoy your ride 🙂
I still don't get the make it pants thing. How do you mount the bike without it falling apart?
It really hinges on your butt being on the seat to keep the folds together. So it's not an ideal method for standing up and pedaling, unless you're using a rubber band or hair tie to hold it together which is 100% an option!
I'm only here because my Dad is sick of seeing me go to work on pants
haha oh no! I hope you can enjoy a wider array of things to wear and bike in that make you feel happy and you like wearing!
thank you. best video, good sense of humor too :))
Aw that's so sweet of you! I hope this helped :)
I'm starting to bike to work and this helps a lot 😊
Aw yay I'm so happy! Have fun riding!
Thanks♥yeah...highly helpful
So glad!
Thank you for these cute tips
So glad you enjoyed!
Miss your vlogs
So I am also a bike nerd and I also have a surly trucker along with other Surlys. I noticed that your trucker is a 1xwhatever with a single downtube shifter. Can you give me any more information on your bike?
taqwache sharp eyes! Since I’m a very short individual it took me a long while to find a used frame in my size. The frame is a 2015 trucker that was then built up my the former owner and modified by me. I currently have a tiagra one by up front and an old sun tour derailleur + 8 speed cassette on the rear. Wheels are nothing special and will be my next upgrade. I was going to do bar end shifters but ran out of time before I did my major bike trek and now am so used to the down tube shifting I may never change it! So definitely not a factory build, but I like that it can change shapes depending on what it needs to be.
@@BroadwayBiker thanks for the reply! Downtube shifters are the most efficient and reliable shifters out there. I have them on all my Surlys. My Disc Trucker is a 3x9 with Dura Ace downtube shifters. I also have a Cross Check with a 2x10 and a Pacer with a 1x10 both on downtubes. Only thing I would suggest is to add either a 2 or 3 speed on the front if you plan on riding anywhere with hills.
That disc trucker sounds like a touring beast!
Yeah...I made it across the country on a 1x8 but hoo boy some of those days were rough! I slapped on a crankset with 3 rings up front in someones garage before going up the Pacific coast (but no front derailleur with was fun) which saved my life. For commuting and most touring I'm fine with this setup, but when I go into mountain territory again I will most definitely be putting on some mechanical advantage up front!
Definitely bring back some singing. Mix up some genres. 👍🏽
Alright to date we’ve got broadway, country, and pop...what am I missing?
Broadway Biker definitely some R&B. Like Whitney Houston. 😮
Sing and sing like a champion.
You really, really do have a beautiful voice young lady...
thanks for this! I had done the bike shorts with those bike tops and I tried once in a loose dress. I enjoyed being able to have the comfort of my shorts underneath but with the cover of the fabric of my dress on top. So I will now look into some dresses that can wick the sweat too. I commute to work on bike sometimes so this helps.
so glad - enjoy your ride!
This destroys the whole purpose of wearing a modest long dress... just get the chain gaurds and the one that covers half of the rear wheel... this video is absurd
Hey thanks for your comment. As you might have heard in the intro, I didn't make this video with long garments for modesty specifically in mind. Rather, this is how I personally ride and wear various types of dresses as someone who doesn't wear them for modesty purposes - so I don't think I would call it absurd in the least.
You are absolutely right that a chain guard, and rear fender that encloses a portion or the entire wheel are great options for someone who is wearing long dresses and doesn't want to expose their legs. You could also try gathering excess fabric around your ankles while still keeping your legs covered with either a Velcro ankle biter strap or pant clips.
Hope you find a system that works well for you - happy riding!
Better to wear a diaper rather following her suggestion. Nah! Not working in a crowded pack city not stylish and elegant.
Personally I think having shorts on underneath is more stylist than a diaper, but each time their own! Do you have a personal method that works well for you?