I think Lisa's solution is a good one considering how much these riding shorts cost. I paid more for my riding shorts than I pay for some of my best clothes. Considering the cost, they do need special treatment.

My problem is that where I live in the deep south, in the summer we are riding most days in heat from 95 degrees and up. I don't get that hot when I'm riding, but when I stop to take a break it is humid and muggy and HOT.

I never put mine in the dryer and in the fall and winter I'll try wearing panties and give them a rest and not wash them so much.