If sounds like don't ride with much padding now, so look for shorts with a thin chamois, maybe something like a tri short. A thick chamois will feel like you're wearing a diaper and will be uncomfortable on the bike if you're not used to it.
IMO, thinner thermal underwear would go under the bike shorts or tights. I wear my thicker unpadded tights over my lycra padded shorts, but that might just be a personal preference.
If you really don't want the spandex roadie look, check out some mountain bike shorts. You could still wear your thermals or tights under those.
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Now get on your cheap bike and give me a double century. You walking can of Crisco!!
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