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  • April 20, 2022 at 5:42 pm #32051
    rick78

    Planning to start turbo training at lunchtimes. To reduce washing can I get away with wearing underwear under my shorts for a 45 minute session?

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  • April 23, 2022 at 6:26 am #991421
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    rick78

    Thanks all. I think on
    Thanks all. I think on reflection it’s better to get another couple of pairs of shorts so I can wear them commando as the last thing I want is chafing.

    April 21, 2022 at 9:55 pm #991419
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    Secret_squirrel

    If caveat that with a maybe

    If caveat that with a maybe cheap shorts won’t work. Depending on your turbo the extra rigidity may actually make soreness arrive earlier. If I’m ever planning a turbo longer than an hour I put on my best all-day shorts. 
     

    Also never wear loose fitting underwear under bibs. That way lies chafe holes in your ball bag. 

    April 21, 2022 at 9:31 pm #991417
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    wycombewheeler
    Dingaling wrote:
    Simon E wrote:
    ……….. Wash your undercarriage after every session.

    I’m a believer in washing your undercarriage before each session. For me a bidet is an essential part of pre-ride preparation.

    agree with this. my wife was once increduless that I showered before a ride (not something I normally do, but I felt it was needed)

    April 21, 2022 at 9:29 pm #991415
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    wycombewheeler
    sparrowlegs wrote:
    In terms of re-using shorts, no. Don’t be tempted to do this. 

    I have to wonder if people who say this, take a clean pair of shorts when they cycle to work, so they can cycle home again with *shock horror* re using shorts.

    If I can wear one pair of shorts for 8 hours in the saddle on an audax. I can certainly wear the same pair of shorts for 45 minutes today, and 45 minutes tomorrow.

    April 21, 2022 at 8:30 pm #991413
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    Anonymous

    I’m with Dingaling on this

    I’m with Dingaling on this one. I always have a shower before riding or at the very least give everything a thorough antibacterial wet wipe if Mr Hankey makes a post-shower/pre-ride appearance.

    In terms of re-using shorts, no. Don’t be tempted to do this. Get some cheap secondhand shorts or some DHB specials and they’ll be more than enough for a short turbo session. 

    April 21, 2022 at 12:53 pm #991411
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    peted76

    You can get away with it…

    You can get away with it… you’ll soon develop a cast iron gooch and what’s a bit of ischial tuberosite bruising to superhero who’s putting in the miles in his lunchhour 🙂

    April 20, 2022 at 9:55 pm #991409
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    Dingaling
    Simon E wrote:
    ……….. Wash your undercarriage after every session.

    I’m a believer in washing your undercarriage before each session. For me a bidet is an essential part of pre-ride preparation.

    April 20, 2022 at 9:46 pm #991407
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    Simon E

    0-0 wrote:

    0-0 wrote:
    Cycling “rules” are advisory in my opinion.
    Sorry, I didn’t mean to come across as so ‘velominati-esque’ about this.

    The pad is there for a reason and is designed to be next to the skin. Adding another layer in between them really isn’t going to help.

    April 20, 2022 at 9:42 pm #991405
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    OnYerBike

    I don’t know how sweaty you
    I don’t know how sweaty you get while turbo training, but I would have said wearing underwear won’t be enough to prevent the need to wash your shorts and therefore you will have just created more washing, not less.

    FWIW I often wear underwear under my bibtights in winter for extra warmth and don’t find I have any problems with chafing etc if that’s what you’re worried about. Although go for proper sports underwear, not M&S cotton pants!

    April 20, 2022 at 8:08 pm #991403
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    0-0

    Yes, you can wear underwear
    Yes, you can wear underwear beneath your shorts.
    I sometimes wear underwear under my winter bib shorts, without any issues.
    Just try it yourself and see what you think. There’s a 50/50 chance you’ll like it or not.

    Cycling “rules” are advisory in my opinion.

    April 20, 2022 at 8:03 pm #991401
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    andystow

    I don’t bother with any sort

    I don’t bother with any sort of cycling shorts or pad for a 45 minute ride. Just do it in some comfortable clothing.

    April 20, 2022 at 6:48 pm #991399
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    Simon E

    Do not wear anything under

    Do not wear anything under your cycling shorts.

    I would buy some extra shorts. Cheap waist shorts from Decathlon, Lusso, DHB etc will be fine for 45 minutes, possibly a lot longer. You should wash them frequently. Wash your undercarriage after every session.

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