Castellis also come in non-see-through white, which I find HUGELY helpful during the long, hot south Texas summers. For anyone who spends long days in the saddle under the sun, it’s worth shopping around for white shorts or those with white panel tops. They may not be as flattering, but the difference was so noticeable that I switched to almost white everything, including white gloves and helmet. My Wednesday evening 30-miler is now more comfortable. My black shorts are in the back of the drawer until winter.

They include a softer waistband in front for comfort and to prevent the shorts from cutting in. Love em.

I confess that I come more from the bike commuter side of this and thankfully I have never been a victim of crotch sweat.

My butt is less sensitive then most and I commute in capri’s most day to work which is about 5 miles away. When its super hot I wear shorts. Why? Crotch sweat. I dont like to feel like I have a wet stain on my work shorts.

I think far more people would be tempted to cycle if they knew the bike and the clothes they already own are fine. I know it the US this attitude is considered odd, but if you look in Europe where many more people bicycle than here you’ll see the vast majority ride around in street clothes on inexpensive bikes.