# Wearing cycling shorts whilst running - why?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 29, 2010, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-cycling-shorts-whilst-running-why/526889 "2010-01-29T14:41:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-cycling-shorts-whilst-running-why/526889/21 "2010-01-31T23:25:00Z")

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> [@dogeman](#):
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> You’re kidding right? It’s impossible to find a good picutre of a cyclist’s arse, but see[this picture.](http://blog.cleveland.com/sports_impact/2009/07/large_Alberto-Contador-can-see-the-finish-line.jpg) See that bulge in his crotch? It’s padding. Every pro cyclist wears padded shorts. **Even if not for the reason that if there was no padding your meat and tackle would be on display for all and sundry.**

Like this? **VERY NSFW** :eek:😃

http:/ /www.cumm.co.uk/images/cyclist%20bulge%20lycra.jpg  
http:/ /www.lycrakeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bulge014nx7.jpg

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**Author:** ![Richard\_Pearse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/richard_pearse/32/13144_2.png) [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2010, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-cycling-shorts-whilst-running-why/526889/22 "2010-01-31T23:47:32Z")

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Bike shorts are padded. That’s what distinguishes them from plain old lycra shorts.

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