I think what they want is a classic cycling cap, which racers wore before helmets were required. Some people wear them under helmets, but that isn't the point.
Most people I know who have them now wear them after a ride (or during an event) for sun protection and/or covering helmet head.
With modern helmets it is a quick adjust to fit the helmet with or without a cap. I always have a few kicking around; they are good for rides when it is raining so that you can keep your head up a bit more to see the road ahead or when it is a bit cool out.
My answer to staying warm on a bike or anywhere else. Pricey gear but it's well made and lasts damn near forever and it is so warm. Plus the folks at the Newbury Street store are always great. Check the Fausto Coppi hat--classic bike cap but wool with a flap that folds down to cover your ears.
Seriously - they stock bikewear. They might have some caps in the store (although none listed on the web, possibly due to the season). They tend to have several different designs of jerseys.
Urban Adventours has Boston-themed bike merch as well.
Urban Adventours definitely has Boston-themed cycling gear, but after having multiple terrible experiences with the owner (and an employee friend being treated nearly as slave labor), I've decided they don't deserve any of my money.
It's too cold to wear that particular style on the road right now, but in summer I've worn caps like that under my helmet to keep from getting sunburned spots on my bald head through the vents in my helmet. The flip-down bill is a bonus when riding into the sun.
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Bos_ton_girl points to this I Bike Boston cap from MassBike.
That doesn't look like it covers the ears at all
which would make it less than useful when riding on a 10-degree F day like today. Also, how well does it fit under a helmiet?
Classic Cycling Caps, Ron
I think what they want is a classic cycling cap, which racers wore before helmets were required. Some people wear them under helmets, but that isn't the point.
Most people I know who have them now wear them after a ride (or during an event) for sun protection and/or covering helmet head.
https://www.google.com/search?q=classic+cycling+cap&client=firefox-a&hs=...
still good for cool or rainy rides
With modern helmets it is a quick adjust to fit the helmet with or without a cap. I always have a few kicking around; they are good for rides when it is raining so that you can keep your head up a bit more to see the road ahead or when it is a bit cool out.
Ibex
My answer to staying warm on a bike or anywhere else. Pricey gear but it's well made and lasts damn near forever and it is so warm. Plus the folks at the Newbury Street store are always great. Check the Fausto Coppi hat--classic bike cap but wool with a flap that folds down to cover your ears.
How do those things fit on someone's head
...... much less under a bike helmet!
http://simbania.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/502213935_aed5048ba4.jpg
Try this one on for style...
Try this one on for style...
Halo Anti-freeze Skull Cap
http://store.haloheadband.com/Halo-Anti-Freeze-Skull-Cap-p/afs.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Anti-Freeze-Skull-Cap-Black/dp/B009ZN3BXQ/ref...
But why not just use a hard hat liner ?
http://www.coopersafety.com/winter-hard-hat-liners-caps-129.aspx
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Seriously - they stock bikewear. They might have some caps in the store (although none listed on the web, possibly due to the season). They tend to have several different designs of jerseys.
Urban Adventours has Boston-themed bike merch as well.
Urban Adventours definitely
Urban Adventours definitely has Boston-themed cycling gear, but after having multiple terrible experiences with the owner (and an employee friend being treated nearly as slave labor), I've decided they don't deserve any of my money.
Why would anyone
Wear that?
Helmet head
Helmet head.
Also, they are also compact, rolling up neatly into a pannier or a pocket when riding to, say, a summer concert.
Sun protection
It's too cold to wear that particular style on the road right now, but in summer I've worn caps like that under my helmet to keep from getting sunburned spots on my bald head through the vents in my helmet. The flip-down bill is a bonus when riding into the sun.
vent pattern sunburn
I've had that happen to me, it looks like low budget Klingon makeup when it happens.
dupe
no idea how I double-posted that.
cycling advocate wear?
Is this what MarKKK02474 would call "cycling advocate wear"?