Heya.

This is my first year on T, and first year road cycling seriously. (That bottom growth is rough in the saddle, eh?)

Decided finally to upgrade to the clipless shoes and pedals and get some bike shorts. Had to get women's road shoes for my smaller feet, but is there any reason to get mens biking bibs or shorts? Or should I just stick to women's? I buy men's clothes, generally. But for gear meant to protect crotch, Maybe women's shorts make more sense? I definitely don't pack when I ride.

Link to strava for context. I bike 30-80 miles 3x week when I can, and my feet and crotch are not happy in regular shoes and running shorts.

Ride