Originally Posted by
MikeRides
My commute is 20 mile one way and I have never worn cycling shorts. FWIW, I don't wear them when I run errands locally by bike either. Once in awhile I'll wear them for recreational rides, but I find my rear end gets numb within 20 miles when I wear padded shorts - Never had a problem blistering (saddle sores) or numbness from wearing regular gym shorts on the bike with U/A wicking underwear. To each their own though.
I ride that way sometimes. Like when all my bike shorts are in the hamper and I need to ride anyway. I wear the UA sport undershorts and a pair of thin gym shorts over them. Works great...except I tend to roll my nuts once in a while if not careful.