Changing at the trail head

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have
changing facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have
an opening in the bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no
buildings, what do you do to change?

Years and years of intensive therapy?

(Or, just use a towel.)

Bill "one with everything (oh wait, that's how to order a hot dog)" S.

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have
changing facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have
an opening in the bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no
buildings, what do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

Mostly I get ready at the house.

But I've got a whole bag of tricks learned from years of outdoors sports. No
details tho, this is a family newsgroup.

When I got back today, there was a hiker with his shirt off in the parking
lot, turns out he was picking off ticks.

Penny

Quoted message said:

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no
buildings, what do you do to change?

Just change in the woods, in the rare occasion it's not practical to wear
the riding apparel to and from the ride.

John Harlow said:

Quoted message said:

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no
buildings, what do you do to change?

Just change in the woods, in the rare occasion it's not practical to
wear the riding apparel to and from the ride.

just change in the car, open the front and the back door, sit in the back
seat.

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In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no

buildings, what

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do you do to change?

Micheal

just...change. If you're quick no one will notice, and if they do then
they probably wont care. Remember that you're around a bunch of people
that think wearing spandex in public is perfectly acceptable.

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have
changing facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have
an opening in the bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no
buildings, what do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

Someone makes a "kilt" for that purpose. I just use a large towel and wrap
it around my waist. You could get fancy and sew in some velcro to prevent
accidental slippage. If you live in Vermont just strip, there are no laws
against public nudity, hence the naked crit at Mt. Snow.

A rear floor mat makes a nice place to stand in a gravel lot too.

Mike

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have changing
facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have an opening in the
bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no buildings, what
do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

If the car is not big enough or private enough, I have a Kilt that is
perfect for changing your bottoms.

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have
changing facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have
an opening in the bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no
buildings, what do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

There's these...

http://www.gochange.com/

http://www.coldlizard.com/cgi/wc.dll?GEKKO~catalog~DETAIL~158

Mike

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have changing
facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have an opening in the
bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no buildings, what
do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

I am lucky enough to have roomy vehicle... but if all else fails I have been know to just change in the open air... Of course while singing born free at the top of my lungs ;-P

---> Jimbo... I'm as God made me...(san)

I always get changed by the side of the car - if theres loads of people
I do it in a towel, if not, im just careful whos about. Most people
will ignore you anyway. On the beach I just get it all out cos getting
out of a wetsuit after surfing is hard enough to do without a towel
lol.

J

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have

changing

Quoted message said:

facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have an opening

in the

Quoted message said:

bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no

buildings, what

Quoted message said:

do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

I like to crank up some ACDC, and do a slow strip tease, twirling my
shirt and pants over my head before throwing them in the trunk. Once
I'm down to my underwear, I crawl up the hood, licking the windshield,
onto the roof where I gyrate a while and maybe drool a little onto my
nipple. I like to throw in a a quick cancan, and then I shimmy my
tighties down to my ankles and kick them into the crowd. As a finale, I
jump off the roof right onto the pedals, 'chocolate foot' forward so I
can accelerate as soon as I hit. Unstrap the helmet from the bars,
throw it on, and I'm on my way.
/s

Ride-A-Lot <"mitchel[nospam]"@schnauzers.ws> wrote let it be
known in news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

If the car is not big enough or private enough, I have a
Kilt that is perfect for changing your bottoms.

I usually wear a kilt to and from the rides. It makes for an
easy change before and after the ride AND, if you've never
tried one, you owe it to yourself. There is nothing like
'freedom' after a few hours in lycra, if you know what I mean
😉

Utilikilts Company's Top 10 Reasons for Wearing a Kilt (from
their website at http://www.utilikilts.com/):

1 Because through out history, men have worn un-bifurcated
garments.

2 Because if women had an appendage hanging between their legs
we guarantee you they wouldn’t be wearing pants.

3 Freedom, and increased mobility.

4 You only go around once, so why shouldn’t you be as
comfortable as possible.

5 All men deserve air conditioning in the summer. You will
chafe no more.

6 No more adjust, right side, left side… Say goodbye to
wedgies.

7 A word about the pockets: Unlike pants, the Utilikilt’s
pockets are only sewn down on top, so that they move with the
garment but not with your leg. No more bulky [censored] contorting
the shape of your leg. The Workman's can carry an entire six
pack. You don’t have to wear your cell phone on your belt.
With the Wrkms kilt, you don’t need a tool belt (for lighter
stuff.)

8 The Utilikilt is made in the USA . You are supporting local
industry. Your mojo will thank you.

9 Easy access ...

10 Fringe benefits:
A. Physical: Your virility may increase. You will experience
the pleasing sensation of air conditioning.
B. Mental: Wearing a kilt shows a sense of security with
yourself, and you will inspire much debate in others.
C. Spiritual: Without physical constrictions, you burden will
be lighter, your sense of freedom less impaired, and your
sense of yourself, will have room to grow.

Curt Bousquet said:

Ride-A-Lot <"mitchel[nospam]"@schnauzers.ws> wrote let it be
known in news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

If the car is not big enough or private enough, I have a
Kilt that is perfect for changing your bottoms.

I usually wear a kilt to and from the rides. It makes for an
easy change before and after the ride AND, if you've never
tried one, you owe it to yourself. There is nothing like
'freedom' after a few hours in lycra, if you know what I mean
😉

Utilikilts Company's Top 10 Reasons for Wearing a Kilt (from
their website at http://www.utilikilts.com/):

now why did I just know that he couldn't say,"I wear a kilt", he just had
to go on....
Kilt wearer are worse than single speeders, I know this from the backcountry
ngs.
Penny

"Michael Dart" <[email hidden]> wrote let it be known in
news:[email hidden]:

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If you live in Vermont just strip, there are no laws
against public nudity, hence the naked crit at Mt. Snow.

Yup, another reason to live in this sensible state! Public
nudity is, in itself, not a crime. You can only get in trouble
if you are in any way suggestive or lewd WHILE unclothed.

It is nice to know that some cop can't decide to harass me for
changing outside the car just because I've insulted HIS personal
sense of propriety.

BTW: Another positive side effect is that we have a LOT of
swimming areas on the local rivers that are known to be
'clothing optional'. People that don't like the idea just avoid
those areas. Even the people that still wear suits don't blink
an eye, though there are still a small number of guys who are
mentally stuck in the 5th grade somewhere that just can't get
over the fact that 'Them people ain't got no clothes on!'

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Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have
changing facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have
an opening in the bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no
buildings, what do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

I like to crank up some ACDC, and do a slow strip tease, twirling my
shirt and pants over my head before throwing them in the trunk. Once
I'm down to my underwear, I crawl up the hood, licking the windshield,
onto the roof where I gyrate a while and maybe drool a little onto my
nipple. I like to throw in a a quick cancan, and then I shimmy my
tighties down to my ankles and kick them into the crowd. As a finale,
I jump off the roof right onto the pedals, 'chocolate foot' forward
so I can accelerate as soon as I hit. Unstrap the helmet from the
bars, throw it on, and I'm on my way.
/s

Oh, the horror!
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

Per Micheal Artindale:

Quoted message said:

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no buildings, what
do you do to change?

The towel dance.
--
PeteCresswell

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have

changing

Quoted message said:

facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have an opening

in the

Quoted message said:

bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no

buildings, what

Quoted message said:

do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

Park strategically so I can use the front and rear "suicide" doors as a
changing room, as to not offend any South County Trophy Wives who are
out for a jog.

JD

Dry ride ? Wear it home. Optional towel cover for the seat.

Wet ride ? A quick change to the skivvy layer usually requires no modesty -
remember most folks at a trailhead are in the same boat. Otherwise, the
towel routine usually protects the sensibilities of even the most prudish
trail users. If they're offended they can look away.

I do a lot of windsurfing as well, and it's funny how parking lot protocol
changes with the sport. Somebody wanders up to their car in a wetsuit, most
others simply give them some space and privacy for a moment while they peel
down. Sometimes it's tough to keep trunks or other layers in place while
pulling off tight neoprene - and there's also the few who elect a "natural"
underlayer ;-)

Cheers
Gary

"Micheal Artindale" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have

changing

Quoted message said:

facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have an opening in

the

Quoted message said:

bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no buildings,

what

Quoted message said:

do you do to change?

Thanks,

Micheal

Micheal Artindale said:

There are many nice trails that are a decent drive away. Some have changing
facilities, or at least washrooms, while others, only have an opening in the
bush for parking, if that.

In the instances when you are not changed, and there are no buildings, what
do you do to change?

Change in the car, covering up with a towel as much as possible. No one's
going to see anything particularly private unless they come up to the
window. So far no one has...probably a good thing.

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