What do you guys wear for XC and long day loops? I mainly ride around the dark peak. What have you found useful?

Cheers.

Minty arse lard and adidas bib shorts.

If you're worried about 'soreness' wear 2 pairs of shorts. I did it for a 12 hour solo and people looked at me like I was a nutter, it's just common sense surely!?

I tend to wear Gore or Assos shorts with Assos bum cream.

people looked at me like I was a nutter

there's a reason for that y'know…. 😀

See, I find wearing 2 pairs of shorts just moves the chafage issue elsewhere and too much padding can be worse than none. Its all a case of finding a saddle/chamois combo that suits your behind.

Sugoi Gustovs and Assos lard did me for a week of day long rides in the alps. I'm not saying it didn't hurt, but….

Endura bib shorts and assos, nothing else needed – done me for over 12hours riding before, not a chafe in sight
Also :
Decent saddle,
Lots of riding seems to toughen everything up
Go Commando
Waxed Perineum ?