What knickers to wear?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hi All

Okay this may sound really stupid, but what sort of knickers do you girls wear when riding?

Interesting you should bring this subject up. I'm about to conduct a scientific and not at all perverted test on womens underwear. Please send all of your underwear to me...I'll let you know the results!

[klingon]

Bamboo is a lovely fibre - I use it in my son's nappies, and it is so soft, absorbant and hard wearing. I think it has natural anti-bacterial properties too, which stop it from smelling.

Yep, it's a fantastic fibre - once you've tried it you won't go back! Now my partner and I both have bamboo towels, socks and undies. My sister also uses the bamboo nappy liners for her baby.

When I first got the bamboo towels I doubted the claims. The thought of bamboo against my skin just didn't seem right! But WOW they are GORGEOUS.

As I can afford it I'm going to change all my bed linen to bamboo. Egyptian cotton is so yesterday.

[jrandom]

Bicycle shorts instead of cotton undies would solve your problem.



Cotton is the enemy when it comes to physical activity. Eschew it, particularly on parts of your body that sweat and chafe.

Get a pair of cycling shorts and the difference in your riding experience will be like night and day, I promise you.

Cyco on Ponsonby Rd will have what you need.

[jrandom]

Cotton is the biz! Or silk...

Jesus H. Christ woman, do you never sweat? Silk's even more abrasive than cotton when it's wet.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Jesus H. Christ woman, do you never sweat? Silk's even more abrasive than cotton when it's wet.

Enquiring minds need to know how you know this.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Bicycle shorts instead of cotton undies would solve your problem.



Cotton is the enemy when it comes to physical activity. Eschew it, particularly on parts of your body that sweat and chafe.

Get a pair of cycling shorts and the difference in your riding experience will be like night and day, I promise you.

Cyco on Ponsonby Rd will have what you need.

I know a lot of people recommend this but I can't bring myself to try it. It seems somehow icky. (and I wear bicycle shorts a LOT..... on a bicycle)

[jrandom]

I know a lot of people recommend this but I can't bring myself to try it. It seems somehow icky.

I wouldn't wear my bib shorts under a one-piece, but I do have a lightweight pair of tri shorts that I use under leathers now and then. They're also good to put under cargo shorts for tramping, etc.

[klingon]

Jesus H. Christ woman, do you never sweat? Silk's even more abrasive than cotton when it's wet.

Well obviously I never sweat... either that or I never move!

As my dear old Grandma used to say:
Horses sweat
Men perspire
But ladies only glow

Seriously though, I have never suffered chafing from cotton or silk while riding. I often wear wear silk long-johns under my riding gear and find them perfectly comfy.

[Hinny]

enemy[/I] when it comes to physical activity. Eschew it, particularly on parts of your body that sweat and chafe.

That's what I believe.
'Cotton is death' is a popular saying for mountain-wear.
Holds sweat and does not dry.
Sweat rash is often caused by Candida fungus.
Use of Vaseline after bathing and before riding or exercise is a good idea.
Cyclists have found the answers to this problem already.

[MsKABC]

I know a lot of people recommend this but I can't bring myself to try it. It seems somehow icky. (and I wear bicycle shorts a LOT..... on a bicycle)

Dude - remove the embedded image in your quote before you get in trouble with the mods (Speaking from experience)

I used to wear bike shorts under my leathers, and they are quite comfy. As long as you've got a breathable fabric, they are excellent for non-chafing capabilities.

[MsKABC]

My sister also uses the bamboo nappy liners for her baby.

Your sister uses cloth nappies? yay for another cloth nappy baby bum They are the shiz

[jrandom]

Seriously though, I have never suffered chafing from cotton or silk while riding.

Mm. Presumably you're not riding a sportbike at race pace on the track wearing a one-piece over them, etc.

If you never find yourself peeling out of your leathers while having to blink hard to see through the sweat you're dripping onto the floor, this thread probably doesn't apply to you.

[MsKABC]

Interesting you should bring this subject up. I'm about to conduct a scientific and not at all perverted test on womens underwear. Please send all of your underwear to me...I'll let you know the results!

Would you like them washed first? Coz if not, then I suspect you have very few scientific intentions at all PM your address....NOT! 10 points for effort though

[klingon]

Mm. Presumably you're not riding a sportbike at race pace on the track wearing a one-piece over them, etc.

If you never find yourself peeling out of your leathers while having to blink hard to see through the sweat you're dripping onto the floor, this thread probably doesn't apply to you.

This is true. I rarely find myself dripping sweat when I climb off my Volty after a hard day of riding for pleasure. I do, however, still recommend cotton, silk and bamboo as the most pleasant fibres I have worn under my riding gear for general-purpose riding.

[Blossom]

Cotton is the biz! Or silk (pure silk, not just a silky-feel artificial fibre). Or, believe it or not, BAMBOO! Yep, bamboo knickers are absolutely brilliantly soft and comfy, keep the sweat away from your body and stay fresh all day! Bamboo socks are great too.

omg..learn something new every day. Bamboo huh... good to know.

cotton all the way .. and panty liners are your friend

I have found panty liners are more irritation than comfort when it comes to exercise. Might be different on a bike though I guess.

Interesting you should bring this subject up. I'm about to conduct a scientific and not at all perverted test on womens underwear. Please send all of your underwear to me...I'll let you know the results!

bling sent...undies staying here you perve...