Nanci - I just got the Shebeest shorts which are (I think) the ones you are getting. They are comfortable - BUT - that mesh area at the back of the shorts does NOT block sun. After the double century, I noticed the top of my butt hurt. Then yesterday my husband said "The top of your butt's sunburned!!" I hadn't really noticed it til he pointed it out.

So just a safety tip. Maybe stick some sunscreen back there. It could just be that mine are maybe tight and stretched out more - but heck, all cycling shorts seem tight.

Have fun on the 200k. I'll be doing a 200k myself on Sunday! (Roughly).