Originally Posted by bkrownd
I cycle (and hike) in swimming trunks, with the mesh/wicking brief liner. (Some hiking shorts are made like this, too) Gives a nice breeze "down there", which I need with my sweat production rate. A strong headwind can be annoying, though. When it gets below 40-45 I switch to jeans.
Well I don't cycle in swimming trucks, but I do ride with shorts that are loose enough to give me some "ventilation" as you say.
The thought of the padded tight shorts being too close to my skin bothers me. Then I think about people using creme down there too!!