I live in jeans and on my bicycle. I don't mind biking in jeans for short distances, but I'm finding myself doing a lot more bike riding in situations where I need something more presentable and versatile than bike shorts, skorts, or yoga-type pants, but more comfortable than jeans. (And it's not my bottom that's the issue, so wearing padded liner shorts under my jeans is not the solution I'm looking for.) The obvious answer here is pants designed for traveling and hiking, but I'm having a hard time finding any in my size (2X). I found some cargo pants at Old Navy that looked promising, but even though they're in my size they don't fit because they're super low-rise. REI has exactly one pair of plus-sized adventure travel pants and I have them, but I'd like more options. Do you have a recommendation for comfortable hiking/travel pants in plus sizes?
posted by rhiannonstone on Mar 23, 2013 - 11 answers

What are some nice cities that are totally bicycle-friendly, and when should we go? [more inside]
posted by coolguymichael on Nov 8, 2011 - 46 answers

Me and my girlfriend are planning to embark upon a long adventure. We have never done it before and have some questions. [more inside]
posted by Sentus on Jul 20, 2010 - 12 answers

A warm spring break destination where we can ride our bikes? [more inside]
posted by cymru_j on Jan 23, 2010 - 6 answers

I want to do a 2-3 week cycling trip in a foreign country around New year. Need suggestions as to locales/routes. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by letahl on Oct 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Know of any long road bike rides around San Diego, California? [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Jul 11, 2008 - 11 answers

We're headed to San Francisco and need suggestions on adding baby and cycling aspects to it. [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Sep 4, 2007 - 9 answers

Going to San Diego in late August-Should I bring my road bike or my mountain bike? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Jul 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Should i ship or fly with my bike to the west coast? [more inside]
posted by fidgets on Mar 20, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm headed to Paris and would like to do some bicycling (in and out of the city). Any suggested destinations, Internet resources and cheap bike rentals? I'm not interested in joining one of those expensive group tours.
posted by sixpack on Mar 17, 2004 - 9 answers