>>1529553I recently rode for the first time ever wearing just a jersey and lycra shorts and, while I felt like a butt plug on wheels, I must admit that it was extremely comfy. I've always worn regular shorts over the ass pad shorts and I never realized how much more friction and discomfort was caused by the extra layer of clothing over the bike shorts during long rides.
For every day riding, anything under 1 hour, I just wear street clothes. For longer bikepacking rides (6-12 hours) I think I'm sold on proper cycling kit from one ride after 20+ years of avoiding it like AIDS. I guess I'm too old to care about appearances anymore.
