Do I -have- to wear those silly shorts?

[run it, ride it]

Alright, alright. I got the shorts. They're Sugoi's. Just as much padding as I need. I got them on sale for eighty bucks. I figured my lady bits were worth at least that.

I can roll them down so I don't feel silly pairing them with a bra top (next topic: do I -really- have to get one of those silly cycling jerseys?), and they're as short as is practical.

The swelling is gone--thank god. But even with thong seams gone, the chafing is bad as ever. I thought, maybe shaving more often would help (the little prickly hairs exacerbate the friction problem). Then we moved on to razor burn. And well, I'm thinking some of that tingly topical cream is next on the list.

Again, thanks for the help and encouragement! I thought I'd be a freakshow, but I DO feel sexy and athletic in the cycle shorts!

[roshelleuop]

I can't give you any advice about the shorts problem becuase I love my biking shorts and am blessed to have never had any chaffing problems.

As for the jersey, you don't HAVE to get one because there are plenty of things out there that work, but they are definitely nice to have. I was initially hesitant to get one becuase I didn't want to try and "look like a professional biker" when I'm really not, however, when I finally did I loved it. The material is great for keeping moisture away from the body, they don't flap in the wind, and the pockets in back work great for my cell phone and GU gel. It was such a pain having to stop and get stuff out of my bag each time. Bento boxes are nice, but my cell wouldn't fit in it. Plus, you can buy one that fits your personality, anything from pretty bright pink flowery print, corona or miller lite beer print, or sponge bob square pants print. Good luck!!!

Hope this helps!
Roshelle from Milwaukee

[chickwhorips]

Plus, you can buy one that fits your personality, anything from pretty bright pink flowery print, corona or miller lite beer print, or sponge bob square pants print. Good luck!!!

Hope this helps!
Roshelle from Milwaukee

only someone from milwaukee would bring up having miller lite for a jersey.
(i only say this because i was born in wisconsin and i'm still branded a cheese head)

[SadieKate]

I assume you Wisconsin girls know about Team America's Dairyland?

Waterford even custom paints their bikes to match.

http://www.teamamericasdairyland.com/

[roshelleuop]

chickwhorips - you crack me up!! Yes, I'm definitely a Miller girl and I also love my cheese!!! It's so funny anytime I leave Milwaukee I have to bring a stash!!!!

SadieKate - I did not know about this team, I'll take a look at their site. Not sure if I'd want to ride around with cow spots on my jersey though!!!! LOL LOL

-cheesehead-

[SadieKate]

I just found out that A&W stands have fried cheese curds.

SadieKate (who is married to an Idahoan who loves his cheese turds and is friends with cheeseheads living in Oregon and always on the lookout for said delicacies)

[chickwhorips]

I assume you Wisconsin girls know about Team America's Dairyland?

Waterford even custom paints their bikes to match.

http://www.teamamericasdairyland.com/

omg! i love it! i didn't know about that. now i want a jersey specially bc it has pink on it besides cow prints.

[mtbdarby]

Chickwhorips - I knew there was something about you I liked

I have the American Dairyland waterbottle and cow bell (mandatory at races!).

Run it ride it, I used to feel the same way about jerseys. Your pocketbook will thank you now but hey, you'll come around May the force be with you....

Nanci, I was typing like that too. Just cut my fingernails and never thought I'd be able to say that, lol.

[Nanci]

I'm originally from the Gopher State, right across the river from the Badger State. The Minnesota State Fair features corndog-like cheese on a stick _and_ turkey on a stick. MMMMM!!!