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There is a problem I’ve noticed lately in Marine Park. They have 5-seater family bike-vehicles for rent, which many Chassidish and Yeshivish families have been enjoying riding together. It’s a nice way to have fun together but apparently the women (mothers and daughters alike) are not realizing that they pose a serious Tznius problem. The seats are very low and in order to reach the pedals, the women must lift their legs up high which causes their dresses and skirts to ride up very high. I was shocked by the number of very Frum looking women who were oblivious to the problem that was occurring. I’m sure these women would never dream of leaving the house dressed Improperly, so they no doubt are unaware that these bike-vehicles are putting them in a very untzniusdig position. If you’re one of those women/girls who enjoys those rides with your family, Perhaps take along a light blanket or other garment to drape over your lap to alleviate this problem and check if you’re covered properly.
I like the idea of taking along a blanket to drape over the lap while pedaling these things. Might I also suggest getting leggings just to be on the safe side, too? (There are also sports skirts that have leggings sewn in, but I’ve never tried them so I can’t guarantee that they solve all the issues they’re trying to remedy.)
And I must say, in any case, riding a regular bicycle in most of the skirts made available to us is no fun. If a skirt’s too narrow at the knees, one can’t pedal, modestly or not, at all. Too loose and flared out, though, and the hem gets caught in the gears.
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