Originally Posted by
Juha
Definitely NO underwear with cycling shorts (padded).
In addition to that, I attempt to be street legal. Around here riding on sidewalks is not permitted, so I don't do that. I signal. I follow right of way rules and expect the same from others. I try to make sure I'm visible. My goal is to be as predictable in traffic as possible, boring as that may sound.
--J
I just picked up some padded shorts and have heard this advice a few times. seems creepy/messy though. I rode 30 miles with underwear last weekend. and seemed just fine.
back to the original point of this thread, I would say that a big no-no I have learned is not to trade off a short route for a safe one. especially when you have a long-ish commute like mine (13-14 miles each way), it's tempting to find every shortcut you can. but it is worth taking 5 extra minutes if it means you can stay in a bike lane (or path) instead of fighting the traffic.