Specifically for men, below their waist. Do they wear underwear? A jockstrap? A THONG, even???
2007-04-15 06:28:54 · 10 answers · asked by euges116 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Most cyclist wear nothing under their shorts. The shorts are designed with soft pads to absorb shock and prevent irritations. Wearing underwear under the shorts would cause chaffing and that's just not very fun at all.
2007-04-15 10:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Nothing. Nada. Maybe some chamois cream, but they are made to wick sweat and prevent chafing, so they must go right against your skin.
It's one of the unspoken things that newbies are rarely told when they start riding, and is usually followed up by questions like yours and the ubiquitous "how do I keep my butt from getting sore?" questions.
Think about it logically: take a tender portion of your anatomy, make it hot & sweaty, put all your weight on it, then move around on it for two hours. Do you want something with cotton seams under you, or an antibacterial, padded, wicking, form-fitting piece of material?
2007-04-17 02:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spandex shorts are designed to be worn butt naked. You can a pair of skins as their called(Propylene Fabric) but most true cyclists won't because it's annoying, irritating, and extremely warm to wear. Most riders I know use skins in winter to keep the sweat down. We sometimes use "Butt Butter" a chamois cream to keep your middle moist and comfy but I don't. If watch most of cycle racers when they crash their pants split open to show a bare *** or a bare crotch. Also most spandex short's pads have been sanitized or have a inner material which absorbs odor or wetness. We cyclists don't fear wearing bike shorts because we show the public that we are loyal to our sport and safe for long periods riding.
2007-04-15 08:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can buy cycling underwear. They are made similar to the knicks padding and no stitching in the wrong places. You can wear them under knicks or other shorts. Apart from taking care of "skid marks", they are really an optional extra.
A good set of knicks is all you need. The Scot's motto is appropriate nothing is worn underneath it is all in perfect working order.
2007-04-15 13:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the olden days they put a steak down their trousers to keep from saddle sore. Nowadays the trousers themselves have a chamois leather sown in to avoid it. Underneath the shirt they often put newspaper during mountain runs as to keep their chest warm.
2007-04-15 08:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wear something to wick the moisture away from your skin, there are various light undergarments designed to do this.
2007-04-15 06:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by Shale S 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nothing, except some chamois cream, butt butter, bag balm, or other cream on the chamois of their shorts.
2007-04-15 06:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by Dennis F 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't wear anything and just crap my way all the way to the finish line.
2007-04-15 06:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by bubbasmith 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Nothing, nada.
2007-04-15 13:05:52 · answer #9 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
*Speaking in a high pitched voice*
"I really hate spandex"!
2007-04-15 06:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋