I could swear that I just recently read on this forum that cycling shorts should NOT be air dried. I couldn't figure out why ... thought maybe it's because of the stiffness that sometimes results from line drying. But maybe it's because the dryer heat gets rid of bacteria/yeast/whatever. No idea. Anyway, I switched from line drying to throwing them in the dryer. But now I think maybe I should switch back. So confusing.

My husband has been riding for years and throws all his cycling clothes in the washer and dryer with everything else. Now, of course, he doesn't have to worry about yeast infections and such ... but considering how long he's had some of his cycling clothes, they don't seem too much worse for the wear in spite of washing and drying. Actually I have recommended he replace one pair of his shorts ... but he's probably had that pair for years.

My nephew is on his college cycling teams ... and he is fanatically careful about caring for his clothes ... special soap, line dry (I think), etc. I've never seen a 21 year old be so diligent about anything!

newbiechick
aka Shelley