Originally Posted by
MRT2
Fwiw, IMO, there is more an ick factor wearing shorts two or more days in a row. Even through compression shorts, the chamois absorbs sweat that needs to be washed out after every ride. I find in season, rotating my 3 favorite pairs of shorts works best and seems to help with longevity.
As for the wash thing, I sometimes wash by hand, sometimes machine wash. When I wash by hand, I know the shorts are clean when the water in the sink is clear.
And, when washing by hand, I also wash my hands as the end of the job! Soap works wonders on controlling ick! I never even think about it,