A Rider Needs No Pants Top Here

If you are participating in a "No Pants" ride (like the annual subway or tube ride events), the "top" refers to the clothing worn above the waist to contrast with the lack of trousers.

The Equestrian Revolution: From Heavy Breeches to Second-Skin Tights a rider needs no pants top

The phrase captures a specific insight: The rider’s movement is so dynamic that any traditional “pants top” (waistband) would become a pressure point. Therefore, the rider functionally needs no pants top because the perfect breech disappears into the rider’s anatomy. If you are participating in a "No Pants"

: The phrase is often used as a tongue-in-cheek comment on character designs in games like Street Fighter or Elden Ring (where players often "ride" mounts while wearing minimal armor for weight benefits). a rider needs no pants top