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If you haven't spent enough time exercising to develop a hatred for cotton, here's a tip from Dmitri Keating, the clothing buyer (and owner) at Old Town Bicycle: Stay away from cotton.
A novice making an effort to dress right for a long ride makes two common mistakes when it comes to cotton - underwear and socks.
Here's all you need to know about underwear: Don't wear them. Bike shorts are made to be worn without underwear.
As for socks, wear a synthetic. Cotton will do nothing but help your feet overheat and then soak up the sweat. A synthetic sock will keep your foot cooler and wick away the sweat making for a more comfortable ride.
"The only time you should touch cotton is when you towel off after your ride," Keating said.
