Originally Posted by
tarwheel
I do not understand the aversion to cycling shorts and jerseys on this forum. I wear synthetic cycling clothes on EVERY ride -- commuting, touring, recreational, whatever. Cycling-specific clothing is breathable, comfortable, dries quickly, etc. Who cares what I look like? My jerseys are all brightly colored, so I stand out in traffic.
Ditto. Right tools for the right job.
I usually ride wearing cycling shorts, the triathlon type, they're quick drying with a small, thin chamois. But when I don't I often wear beach/swimming shorts or hiking shorts and never bother with underwear. I find most of the baggy cycling shorts too hot. I also tried a bike specific underwear with chamois and it was too warm too most of the time.