Originally Posted by skidder

I don't have a wife, but I'm not too thrilled that the cyclewear industry seems to be phasing out touring shorts (shorts with pockets, a little bit of looseness, and a simple chamois liner inside). The only thing I'm seeing anymore is form fitting lycra/spandex shorts for roadies and ultra baggy shorts for MTBr's (which I'm not), neither having pockets. I've got two more pairs or old touring shorts left to wear out, after that I'll have to think of something else. Currently investigating using roadie shorts and taking a pair of regular walking shorts to use over them when off the bike on multiday rides.