The only “proper equipment” you need for a bike ride is the bike. Everything else is matter of preference.
I ride year around wearing hiking gear along with combat boots, mechanix padded gloves and a 10kg backpack. It might not be optimal for time trials but I also don’t want to be stranded in the middle of the forest wearing spandex or without tools incase of a mechanical failure.
The only “proper equipment” you need for a bike ride is the bike. Everything else is matter of preference.
I ride year around wearing hiking gear along with combat boots, mechanix padded gloves and a 10kg backpack. It might not be optimal for time trials but I also don’t want to be stranded in the middle of the forest wearing spandex or without tools incase of a mechanical failure.
So you’re saying I should be equipped for a multi day trip in the wilderness when I go on my two hour evening round?
“So you’re saying…” is such a meme that I can’t believe you’re actually using it unironically.
No, that strawman is not even remotely what I’m saying.