Some shorts want to make me a plumber. I wear others or long jerseys. The aeration is nice on a hot day, but probably not in a pace line.

Some bibs want to make me a eunuch on longer rides. I wear others or go short in those. The security is nice in a triathlon, but not easily remedied once apparent.

Kudos to cycling apparel makers for serving a wide variety of body shapes and sizes. Not everyone is built like a bike pro. Wear what works, and remember: On the bike, most cycling apparel works very very well. Off the bike, well, it looks pretty stupid.