I shall persevere

[Origamist]

I wear shorts because I think it is good thermodynamics. Keep the upper half of your body warm but wear shorts so you don't overheat and sweat.

I'd reconsider. It's far better to have warm synovial fluid lubricating your knees - cover 'em up!

 

[BentMikey]

There's good reason many of the old CTC guys cover their knees, and turn their legs over on descents.

 

[Willow]

Perhaps there could be a compromise chop the leg off one side and where longs and shorts, wear them back to front for the return journey!

I hate cycling in longs but have done so for the last few commutes as it feels silly wearing my skort in the cold plus I'm always telling my boys off for not keeping muscles warm when they're warming up at footie.