Fifty Plus (50+) - OK, nuther question-what's ya'll wear under yur shorts?

Went for a ride today and noticed my athletic supporter was digging in after a bit. Stopped by my LBS and asked about support shorts for wearing under your bike shorts and was advised YOU DON'T WEAR ANYTHING UNDER YOUR BIKE SHORTS! Now I used to be a certified athletic trainer, and we advise everybody to wear a "Jock Strap" no matter what, even under their cup, but we never dealt with bicyclists. So just wondering, especially for us older, fuller figured folks, what's y'all wear?
:roflmao2:

Nutten Honey

Under padded cycling shorts on an upright bike....my birthday suit.

On my recumbent....what ever I want.

Oh, man. You don't know what a Pandora's Box you have opened up. Next to a "helmet thread" this is the most volatile!!

And, I wear underwear.

Today is Freeball Friday.

I believe the term is COMMANDO!

Jeff, still fat

Where is the Underwear Nazi when you need him/her??

Where is the Underwear Nazi when you need him/her??

Probably under arrest for indecent exposure somewhere.

under padded cycling shorts on an upright bike....my birthday suit.

On my recumbent....what ever i want.

+1

I've tried it both ways, and the birthday suit is more comfortable for yours truly.

The same thing that goes under a kilt? Cycling shorts or bibs have everything you need so there is no need to add anything under them.

I have sent an urgent PM to the Underwear Nazi.

However, the UN has not posted since March of 2009, so, most likely is withering in jail wearing bike shorts with undies!

just wondering, what's y'all wear?
:roflmao2:

Me, myself and I (and sometimes a little chamois butt'r).

Me, myself and I (and sometimes a little chamois butt'r).

Well, the first answer said nutten honey, so does honey work as good a chamois butt'r? :roflmao2::lol::eek:

We were all trained to wear js's in PE class and sports. But, one time, about age 24, it was chafing on my runs, so I went without. The boys bounced a bit at first, but didn't hurt. Never put the strap on again. Hiking in loose shorts without anything else in summer, no jock for basketball or tennis, no heat rash and chafing.

I think the jock could have some applications, but overall it's one of those 19th century industrial age ersatz "scientific" inventions that never actually underwent rigorous scientific testing to prove its utility.

just a smile

Nothing under the lycra... Keeps things cool that way ;)

Since I never wear traditional lycra cycling shorts but rather mountain-style baggies or recumbent-style shorts and since I am a civilized gentleman and especially since I don't wanna have to be washing my shorts or relaxed-fit tights all the time, I do wear wicking poly 'sport' undershorts. Perfectly comfortable.
A jock strap? Never would have thought of that.

Under padded cycling shorts on an upright bike....my birthday suit.

On my recumbent....what ever I want.

Same here. Underwear under shorts can result in painful chafing, from those seams.

On the bent, the big padded seat allows you to wear anything. I rode today in bluejeans. Usually I'll wear compression shorts w/o padding under my non-padded shorts or cargo shorts.

This is the reason why I would never buy used cycling shorts (I've started two threads on this in the past). Others do it, but I'm not interested in wearing what I consider to be someone else's underwear.

We were all trained to wear js's in PE class and sports. But, one time, about age 24, it was chafing on my runs, so I went without. The boys bounced a bit at first, but didn't hurt. Never put the strap on again. Hiking in loose shorts without anything else in summer, no jock for basketball or tennis, no heat rash and chafing.

I think the jock could have some applications, but overall it's one of those 19th century industrial age ersatz "scientific" inventions that never actually underwent rigorous scientific testing to prove its utility.

If my boys are a swingin and a swayin, I'm in pain. I was taught that while working on my degree's in Sports Medicine, that there is a value is supporting the fellas, but with supportive shorts where you're not having them swing in the breeze I guess that would work.

I once asked a similar question of a Scotsman. His reply: "It depends on whether you want to be traditional or respectable."

Chanel No.5

I wear cycling shorts and, on top of those, baggy shorts with a few pockets---looks like mtb shorts, but fits me much better. Under the cycling shorts nothin' at all...

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We were all trained to wear js's in PE class and sports. But, one time, about age 24, it was chafing on my runs, so I went without. The boys bounced a bit at first, but didn't hurt. Never put the strap on again. Hiking in loose shorts without anything else in summer, no jock for basketball or tennis, no heat rash and chafing.

I think the jock could have some applications, but overall it's one of those 19th century industrial age ersatz "scientific" inventions that never actually underwent rigorous scientific testing to prove its utility.

Gotta tell ya, though, I have umpired HS and college baseball for 36 years, and a cup UNDER a jock strap is much more comfortable...I put on boxer briefs, (no chafing) the cup, and a supporter to hold everything in place. I call my cup, "my bestest buddy."

Sorry to hijack the thread...

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Nothing under padded cycling shorts. You want seamless contact between the saddle and the nether regions . . . Seams = wear and tear :eek:

If my boys are a swingin and a swayin, I'm in pain. I was taught that while working on my degree's in Sports Medicine, that there is a value is supporting the fellas, but with supportive shorts where you're not having them swing in the breeze I guess that would work.

If your lycra fits then nothing is swinging.

Bag Balm

Good cycling shorts don't allow the boys to go astray. Everything is nicely snugged up and secure.

Your shorts should hold things in as well as a jock would do. Seams are your enemy, friend!

Strange as it might seem, when I am riding a lot, I wear shorts and underwear with my mountain bike on the roads. This is mainly because my rear end isn't sitting much on the seat. Our roads are very rock, nasty and I have a hardtail. So, I am almost standing all the time. I read about this in a book once that if you are doing mountain biking correctly, you could remove your seat and you could still ride. It sure is more comfortable. I ride horses too and so it is similar to posting.

If my boys are a swingin and a swayin, I'm in pain. I was taught that while working on my degree's in Sports Medicine, that there is a value is supporting the fellas, but with supportive shorts where you're not having them swing in the breeze I guess that would work.

What I notice , is not just the swaying, but without bike shorts, the saddle seems to insert itself up one's openings. And the boys can't decide what side of the saddle's horn they are supposed to be on.. Shorts are certainly a safety factor. Cyclists might find nightmares are made of male cyclists putting 180 pounds directly atop the fellas.. But, then it's cheap birth control.

During the fifties the jock strap consortium paid millions of dollars to physical education instructors all over the country. That outlay of cash has reaped benefits for decades. It wasn't until a TV writer (Friends) decided that enough was enough and he challenged the status quo. Now the chains are off and we are FREE, FREE, FREE!

Next you'll be saying football players will be liberated should they not wear their 'cup.'.

28 seasons, 160,00 miles, nothing. :)

I wear cycling shorts and, on top of those, baggy shorts with a few pockets---looks like mtb shorts, but fits me much better. Under the cycling shorts nothin' at all...

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I started doing this too now and then. My wife and I often stop for breakfast or lunch in the middle of long rides and it is nice to have a regular pair of shorts.

Not all cargo shorts have their pockets in a good position for cycling. Baggy cycling shorts will omit the rear pockets (and associated seams). They'll also tend towards shorter front pockets and side pockets higher up, so that the contents aren't moving around as much.

Which isn't to say I won't wear regular cargo shorts, just that I consider my baggies well worth the price. I have yet to spring for the ones with detachable liners, though.

Not all cargo shorts have their pockets in a good position for cycling. Baggy cycling shorts will omit the rear pockets (and associated seams). They'll also tend towards shorter front pockets and side pockets higher up, so that the contents aren't moving around as much.

Which isn't to say I won't wear regular cargo shorts, just that I consider my baggies well worth the price. I have yet to spring for the ones with detachable liners, though.

Very true--but have yet to find cycling baggies that I find truly comfortable---it is like Goldilocks---either the cycling short is too big or too small, or the baggies are ginormous or restricting. I have a rear trunk and keep my wallet, cell phone, etc., in there.

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When I first started long distance touring, I had no education at all about cycling such as we can obtain from forums like this one. I rode 340 miles with blue jeans and cotton underwear. Got such a terrible rash that I could hardly walk for days. Second long trip I wore padded riding shorts, but with cotton underwear. Suffered from nasty shafing and rash. Finally went to a bike shop specializing in racing etc. and was told to wear only the shorts and sprinkle corn starch on the pad.....have put thousands of miles on since without anymore rash discomfort at all.

I wear a skin suit under mine- but it now needs ironing.

Finally went to a bike shop specializing in racing etc. and was told to wear only the shorts and sprinkle corn starch on the pad.....have put thousands of miles on since without anymore rash discomfort at all.So what is with corn starch? I have never tried chamois butter but have been thinking about it for long rides. Is corn starch an alternative?

Gotta tell ya, though, I have umpired HS and college baseball for 36 years, and a cup UNDER a jock strap is much more comfortable...I put on boxer briefs, (no chafing) the cup, and a supporter to hold everything in place. I call my cup, "my bestest buddy."

Sorry to hijack the thread...

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I don't umpire anymore. The last knee surgery did me in. I only worked to Senior League level. But boxer's with a cup & cup holder over the top worked best, even if umpiring the 6 year olds. I'm real risk averse.

As to cycling....the only thing under my cycling shorts is Big John and the Boys, with Buttbutter or plain ol' vaseline if I'm going over 20 miles.

Well, the first answer said nutten honey, so does honey work as good a chamois butt'r? :roflmao2::lol::eek:

The honey's ok, but the nuts get a little lumpy after 50 or so miles ...

Chanel No.5

I think I'm gonna like you.

Re: corn starch -

Corn starch is a food source for some fungi and fungi can be a problem considering the constant dampness of riding shorts. So, if you suffer from rectal or jock itch, use talcum powder and avoid corn starch.

If my boys are a swingin and a swayin, I'm in pain. I was taught that while working on my degree's in Sports Medicine, that there is a value is supporting the fellas, but with supportive shorts where you're not having them swing in the breeze I guess that would work.

I had basically the same advice in high school, and thought I'd give it a try on the bike I had back then --- BADDDD IDEA! The problem is introduction of new lumps and ridges as part of the new "helpful" garment.

Good bike shorts are quite snug, and being Lycra give support. They also have specially sewn seams that are located right, and are flat. The padding, called chamois for historical reasons, adds to the cushioning and support, while also helping to manage bacteria. You NEED this to fit you like a second skin.

There's another source of support, which is the front section of the saddle. There's no problem if your partly resting on it, but you need the shorts to keep anything from, well, falling off the side and getting caught (did this, too, back in high school).

The better quality of bike shorts you get, the better job it will do of meeting all these beneficial requirements. Of course you can wear other pants over them, but the presence of seams and a tendency to bunch must be minimized.

Road Fan

The jockstrap is the dumbest dam' thing ever foisted on young men! The ones I awlays got had some sort of ribbing the just chaed the heck out of the insides of my thighs. I gave them up in HS when I started running cross country. I had an open-minded PE teacher and just wore a pair of cotton briefs.

Now, under bike shorts nothing is more comfortable than nothing. Though just starting to experiement with some lotion on longer rides.

Where is the Underwear Nazi when you need him/her??
Read these words of wisdom from the Underwear Nazi:


All right, game over.

No underwear under bike shorts for any reason ever. No excuses.

Can I be any clearer than that? No?

I thought not.

Underwear is the enemy. Burn your boxers. Incinerate your BVDs. When the lycra goes on, the cotton goes off.

The only thing worn under bike shorts is a smear of chamois creme. (Everything else is in perfect working order).

Underwear Nazi
Got it? Good!

What do I wear under my bibs? A little sweat and nothing else!!!

Nuthin' butt a little chamois butter to prevent chafing

Skin.