Unmentionables

[WindingRoad]

This thread made me think of some of my more 'memorable' experiences riding in groups, lol. Definitely go commando, so much more comfy, but to all of those (usually guys) out there riding in shorts so old I can see the mole on yer butt, please replace your shorts.

[MomOnBike]

I'll second the biking skirt over bike shorts. TE has some really cute ones. They are also helpful if your shorts are getting a bit thin, but are still comfortable.

[hulagirl]

Just the thought of wearing undies under my cycling shorts makes me shudder.

Wool or not, there is still elastic in them and oh boy that would start to dig in to things after awhile. Yikes!

[Trek-chick]

I'll second the biking skirt over bike shorts. TE has some really cute ones. They are also helpful if your shorts are getting a bit thin, but are still comfortable.

+1 ...........I got one from TE last season and absolutely love it. Mine actually has the shorts sewn into the wrap type skirt as one piece.

[Pedal Wench]

If you're that 'attached' to your undies, you could always wear them over the bike shorts.

I'm just saying...

[SadieKate]

I wonder what kind of undies Dara Torres wore at the Olympics.

Or Kara Goucher at the Boston Marathon.

Seriously, what is going to show under decent quality black lycra (except a very unclassy and uncomfortable VPL)?

[jessmarimba]

Now I have to worry about looking classy on the bike? I'm doomed.

[susiek]

No one has mentioned chamois butt'r, helps on the long rides.

Under Armor compression shorts (5 or 7" length) are great alternative to undies for the gym, skiing, running, etc.

[amb]

I'm fairly new to cycling (2+ mos) and I recently picked up Chamois Butt'r.....quite possibly the most disgusting feeling substance going on but once you're on the saddle, it's quite nice!