i bike a lot do i wear underwear while biking??
2007-09-12 09:19:21 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
This is not a question we can (or should) answer for you ... WE haven't seen you out riding lately, have we?
If what you're really asking is whether you SHOULD wear underwear beneath your bike shorts (compared with ARE you wearing underwear) ... the answer is NO.
The chamois (the pad in the crotch) of "bike shorts" is designed to soak up sweat and keep you dry, as well as pad the soft bits from excessive bumping around on a bike seat. If you wear underwear between you and it, you aren't going to let it do its job correctly. You'll likely end up with chafing, redness, more soreness from the underwear material rubbing, and overall uncomfortableness.
If you're wearing "ordinary" shorts, though ... it's probably a good idea to wear underwear to give a little extra padding and something else to soak up the sweat from being active.
2007-09-12 14:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by CanTexan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you don't wear underwear with your bike shorts. Not only does it interefere with the wicking ability of the spandex, but underwear also has seams in it. These seams create pressure points in places where you really don't want a pressure point.
2007-09-12 13:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by George H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not wear any undergarments with cycling shorts. Cycling shorts are designed to contact the skin directly. The ergonomic pads fit the body and are designed to be soothing when there might be a lot of friction against the saddle.
2007-09-12 09:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Jay P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jay P and Chris W have the correct answers. If you wish to wear tights in cooler weather -- they go over the shorts.
2007-09-12 13:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by McG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, the first thing you have to take into account is the type of person you are. are you a slightly overweight balding man who just bought a specialized allez online for $800 and rides with toe clips? if so, feel free to wear underwear under your $30 black spandex you bought at gart brothers. otherwise the answer is always no. although if you have to ask i'm assuming the worst.
2007-09-12 09:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Listen to Chris W and Jay P. They are the ones who know what they are talking about.
2007-09-12 11:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by Terrence B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt
cycling shorts are designed to be worn without anything under them as they are actually more sanatary the boxers and such
they also reduce the ammount of chaffing and riding that could happen with boxers
2007-09-12 10:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by Chris W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't think bikers wear underwear. otherwise you would be able to see it through the spandex shorts they wear.
2007-09-12 09:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by ~*~ chiclets gum ~*~ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hmmm... i dont know, do you wear white bib shorts after Labor Day??
2007-09-12 09:38:40 · answer #9 · answered by Black Sheep Velo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no you wear a sport jock so your boys are safe and your still able to move free and no panty lines :)
2007-09-12 09:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by will m 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋