Technical fabric hiking or "outdoor" pants typically found at places like REI, etc. As mentioned by someone already, I tend to prefer styles without a ton of useless pockets. Zero cotton (or as close to zero as possible) blended fabrics can withstand the rigors of regular cycling. Cycling liner shorts underneath, or poly/spandex boxer briefs as the circumstances warrant. At the point of purchase, examine seam locations and construction, as it will be important for comfort and durability. Technical fabrics dry faster, and wear better than cotton. Wool is the original technical fabric. Quality wool clothing can be fairly expensive, but there's nothing like it. The fussy washing requirements required with much of wool clothing keeps me away -- I prefer the forgiving nature of simple poly or nylon stuff.


-Kedosto