tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27874443.post115004027465706687..comments2024-01-27T18:00:54.268+00:00Comments on This Is My Blog: Catch-up entryMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11639094548415759560noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27874443.post-1150100031816914632006-06-12T09:13:00.000+01:002006-06-12T09:13:00.000+01:00No, we were not wearing leathers.I was wearing my ...No, we were not wearing leathers.<BR/><BR/>I was wearing my full invincibility gear ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/batsgirl/138259379/ )<BR/>which is made of lightweight, breathable, waterproof material that is also bouncy and hardwearing... it's ultra-safe biking gear, full-on body armour, but nicer than leather (I have a sneaking suspicion it was more expensive too).<BR/><BR/>Steve on the other hand, has this rather interesting top which is basically plates of kevlar or whatever it is, on the shoulders and elbows and outsides of arms, and linked overlapping plates all down his back, and two plates on the front, that are mounted on a mesh shirt. It can then be worn under whatever is appropriate for the conditions and weather - a leather jacket, a fleece, a hi-vis coat, etc.<BR/><BR/>But yes, we were both kitted out in an approved fashion with biking gear from Hein Gericke.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639094548415759560noreply@blogger.com