Is it normal to feel self conscious in a public area with cycling shorts?
There are not many other black people where I live here in the Alps. I have recently taken up road bike training and have purchased regular and expansive Lycra short. When out, I have noticed an alarming amount of people looking in the general direction of my crotch. Believe me I am not claiming any %&*$# star qualities here but I would say that everyone, since I'm a big black guy, rush to look down.
When we stop to a bar or we take a walk, whenever we meet people, everyone check it out. I have noticed it and all my friends have noticed it.