Originally Posted by
MattoftheRocks
For rides 1-5 hours, I just use sorta-whatever sorta-normal shorts and a brooks saddle.
There are some fabrics that’re too stiff, but for the most part, any shorts will be fine. The leather pulls the excess sweat out.
over 5 hours, I prefer to use basketball shorts.
doesn't add to the OP's question, but cool to know your nuts lack the ability to chafe of feel pain.
5 hour ride in 'sorta whatever sorta normal shorts? Quick math guess puts me at like 85 miles of riding at that point. Good lord- that sounds terrible with 'sorta normal sorta whatever' shorts on.
...and basketball shorts don't sound better.
When I think 'what should I wear for tomorrow's century ride?' I have never landed on basketball shorts.
But I am impressed you do.