[Warning: Heavy Sweating] The Ultimate Innerwear Guide for Cyclists! ~Advice from the Heart for the Sweat-Prone~

Hello! To all you cyclists engaged in an epic battle against sweat!
Today, I'm going to explain the "Why do I sweat so much?" problem, mixing in some laughter and tearful personal experiences!

## 🚴‍♂️ Opening: To put it in the style of a famous anime...
"Sweat... sweat is not good!"

Actually, where I live in Tokushima, the battle against sweat while cycling is among the most difficult in Japan.

- Humidity: At a level that makes you ask, "Is this Okinawa?!"
- Wind: Sudden crosswinds that make you wobble and go "Whoa!"
- Temperature fluctuations: The infinite loop of "Too hot!" on the climb vs. "So cold!" on the descent.

## 😱 Collection of Terrifying Experiences
### Incident 1: In front of the Awa Odori Kaikan
The moment I stopped for a "quick break," I was hit by maximum sweat chill! It looked like the Awa Odori dolls were worried about me, asking, "Are you okay?" (or so I thought).


### Incident 2: Near the summit of Mt. Bizan
Sweating buckets on the climb, thinking, "Yes! I made it to the top!" -> Then, hit by a gust of wind and instantly frozen. My body was shaking as if the Awa Odori had suddenly shifted from a lively "Zomeki" to a "Ko-odori"...

## 🎯 Tips for Choosing Innerwear (Super Simplified Version)

I've summarized various points regarding the innerwear you want to wear during winter cycling.

### ① Material Selection
Rather than something that makes you think, "What is this? Is this a futuristic fiber?"
Something that feels like, "Oh, this seems quick-drying!" is enough (lol).

How to choose:
- Touch it and it feels "smooth" -> ◎
- "Soft/plump" -> △
- "Rough/stiff" ->Absolutely not!

### ② Fit
"You're not playing Spider-Man!"
A "slightly loose" fit when you put it on is best!

## 🌞 Seasonal Countermeasures for Strange Incidents

### Summer Edition
"It's hot, so let's ride naked!"
-> No. Absolutely not. Seriously. (I've never done it, though)

Optimal gear:
1. Quick-dry innerwear (thin)
2. Jersey
3. Spare innerwear (this is super important!)

### Winter Edition
"It's cold, so let's layer up as much as possible!"
-> This is also dangerous! It guarantees a heavy, sweat-soaked labor.

The correct gear:
1. One thick inner layer
2. Windproof jersey
That's it! (Surprisingly, just this)

## 🗺️ Countermeasures for Strange Incidents by Famous Tokushima Courses

### Yoshino River Course
Alias: The "Fistfight with Gusts" Course
- Blown by the wind, going "Whoa, whoa!"
- Takes time for the sweat to dry
- Spare innerwear is a must!

### Tsurugisan Skyline
Alias: The "Experience Four Seasons in One Day" Course
Lowlands: "Too hot!"
Summit: "Too cold!"
-> Innerwear with temperature-regulating functions is a must.

## 👕 Innerwear Care (Easy Version for the Lazy)
### What to do
- Wash it after use (even if it's a hassle!)
- Hang it to dry (that's all)

### What not to do
- Leaving it because "I'll use it tomorrow..."
-> The next day, it will smell like a biological weapon... (personal experience)

## 💰 Recommended Gear by Budget
### Poor Cyclist Edition (~5,000 yen)
Workman's functional innerwear
-> Cheap but excellent! Seriously recommended.

### Average Cyclist Edition (~10,000 yen)
Standard items from specialized brands
-> This is comfortable enough.

### The "I Pour All My Assets into My Bike" Edition (10,000 yen~)
High-performance innerwear
-> So comfortable you could actually sleep in it (lol).

## 📝 Conclusion: Follow These Rules!
1. Always bring spare innerwear.
(If you don't have it, you will definitely regret it.)
2. Keep the fit "slightly loose."
(You can't be Spider-Man.)
3. Use different ones according to the season.
(Wearing winter gear in midsummer is a guaranteed sauna.)

## 🎬 Epilogue
Choosing innerwear is just like choosing an Awa Odori costume.
You don't need flashiness, but functionality is important!

May your rides from tomorrow on be comfortable...
And may we have a cycling environment in Tokushima where no one cries from sweat chill...!

P.S.:
By the time you're reading this article, you've surely experienced some kind of battle with sweat.
We have the strongest ally: "appropriate innerwear"!

Finally:
"Seeing is believing" (or in this case, "Wearing is believing").
For now, try one piece that seems like it could be used daily!
A new cycling life is sure to begin!