Cycling Shorts

[cycling96]

Does anybody keep their shorts on after a ride, or should you change out of them straight after a ride?

[mimitabby]

It depends. If i can, i will change out because they feel hot and uncomfortable/sticky.. and of course because i want to jump into the bath
and clean all that salt/sweat off of me.
But if i can't, i wear them until I CAN.

[Veronica]

I bought a wrap around skirt so I can change after the ride. I also have a pop up changing room. I don't like sitting in the car in my sweaty shorts and jersey.

V.

[emily_in_nc]

I always try to get out of my shorts and into the shower asap after a ride. It's really a breeding ground for bacteria down there and can lead to yeasties, etc. the longer you keep them on.

Emily

[veloputt]

I like to get out of them quick as I can, and I'll try to rinse or wash off immediately if I can, too. A new favorite soap is "Pedifix"--couldn't find Phisoderm at my local drugstore, but this is for use any where & has tea tree oil and other good things that are antibacterial and antifungal (thus in the foot care department). I like how my tender bits feel after cleansing with it! I also now swear by Assos chamois cream. Works better than Chamois Butt'r--the jar is more expensive than the tube of CB, but you don't need to use as much each time, so it's actually cheaper in the long run! (after a couple of uses you don't notice the minty/tingly feeling, which was interesting...)

[Artisan]

If I go to a race or somewhere I know I'm going to stay a while after the ride I always take a sport skirt to wear. It's easy to pull over my shorts and then pull the shorts off. I also think the skirts are ultra sexy.

[brok]

I always try to get out of my shorts and into the shower asap after a ride. It's really a breeding ground for bacteria down there and can lead to yeasties, etc. the longer you keep them on.

Emily

ditto