Originally Posted by
teachme
Still wearing workout shorts over my spandex biking shorts. I'm a little shy about showing off the boute'.

How does one overcome this?
To paraphrase Nike;
Just Wear It!!!
You know, I hate to break this to you, but most people are not paying that much attention...
Originally Posted by
teachme
And, is the spandex supposed to fit really tight to help with circulation issues?
Yes, some compression on your thighs is good. When you ride a lot of blood goes to your legs. The compression helps to get the blood back to the upper part of your body. It also helps recovery after your ride.