It might be late, but it’s still Friday!
Chamois: Something to be understood and respected, not something to be confused with ’shammy’ or any other mis-representation of Chamois.
Cycling garb has come along ways. Most pros are experienced enough to remember shorts that once included a leather chamois for padding. This was some high tech stuff and it wasn’t until the mid to late 90’s that synthetic chamois started to take over the market. Likely for good reason, yes, but let’s not forget how the Chamois used to be.
With new high-tech synthetic chamois now the norm, many cyclists abuse ‘chamois time’ by hanging out in their kit for far too long. If they were to experience the leather chamois of old, chances are they’d learn to change more rapidly post training or racing. Lessons must be learned and chamois time is certainly not training time.
Respect the Chamois!
Throwback to the leather chamois commences tomorrow. Keep tuned! -TJ
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