Cycling Etiquette, Cycling shorts

[HLaB]

I'm too lazy to always wash my shorts so I usually wear boxer shorts underneath. I can't stand not being able to go out for a ride because the lycra is in the wash. That was more of a necessity when I only had one pair of cycling shorts though.

 

[Muddyfox]

You have to wash them ?

Simon

 

[kewb]

you can wear cycling underwear which adds extra padding
if im going 50+ miles i wear both no problem .

 

[psmiffy]

Always nothing (I hate the term commando) what is the point - the only point of wearing underwear is not to soil the top clothes - or a little bit of modesty if you are in the habit of wearing short skirts or see through


Quote:
Originally Posted by djondjayvadas
Tried commando once, felt a bit dirty and deviant.

I cannot imagine what you must wear under your swimming trunks if it feels deviant in cycle shorts.

I have observed recently (do not ask) the tendency for men to wear underpants under their swimming trunks and often shorts over the lot -taking modesty to extremes!

 

[andy_wrx]

Muddyfox's avatar...

Now d'you think she's wearing underpants under her shorts ?

What would she look like !?!




Cycling shorts have a chamois pad inside. They're designed to be worn without underwear, to not bunch up, rub or chafe whilst riding a bike.
Underpants, whether they be cheap nylon Y-fronts or expensive YSL briefs, are not; they're designed to be worn underneath your trousers whilst walking or sitting at a desk.

It's fine to wear underwear under baggy MTB shorts - but that underwear is cycling shorts, not Y-fronts...

 

[Globalti]

Since the OP is just starting out, take heed of the advice to keep the undercarriage clean - a good lather and soap in that daily shower to keep the spots and boils away.

 

[gbb]

Jeez...i've never suffered chaffing, boils, sores or pestilence whatever i wear !!

Up until last year i didnt even own a pair of padded shorts, just leggings or unpadded shorts for me, underpants always worn as well. Rides of anything up to 80 miles, underpants have never given me a problem.

Maybe i'm lucky ?

 

[snorri]

Maybe i'm lucky ?

You are not alone.

 

[madguern]

always been told to go commando due to the chamois pad !

 

[rusky]

If you go commando on your commute, remember to take underwear for work

 

[cyberknight]

Tried commando once, felt a bit dirty and deviant.

Yeah Baby !!!


Commando or i get serious chaving, in winter i wear a pair of leggings over the top of the shorts.And hate sitting in a soggy pair all day at work.

If commando does not suit then you can get cycling pants that are padded to wear under normal shorts.link below

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl...ed+cycle+pants&price2=30.00&show=li&scoring=p

 

[cyberknight]

Jeez...i've never suffered chaffing, boils, sores or pestilence whatever i wear !!

Up until last year i didnt even own a pair of padded shorts, just leggings or unpadded shorts for me, underpants always worn as well. Rides of anything up to 80 miles, underpants have never given me a problem.

Maybe i'm lucky ?

I could do a size of package joke but i resist the tempation....

 

[Mark_Robson]

A PVC studded thong does it for me.
Seriously though commando is the way to go. I bought some Aldi cycling underwear and although good they are just another layer to absorb sweat.

 

[Moodyman]

I wear nothing underneath but wash the area religiously and apply petroleum jelly for longer rides.

But I wear a pair of baggy shorts over the cycling shorts. Helps keep the jewels out of public view.

 

[djondjayvadas]

I have my under carriage first cleansed with bamboo leaves, then talced and finally lubricated on commute days.

All by Brazilian woodsmen.