
Altura Peloton Progel Waist Tight from Evans Cycles
Altura's most popular tight is made with Thermosuede fabrics and has a multi density ProGel pad to keep you comfortable in the saddle.
View detailsThe first piece of advice new riders often receive is to buy a pair of cycling shorts with a padded chamois (the padded part that sis on the saddle). The right pair of cycling shorts can keep you comfortable, warm and dry, and are a great way to improve your ride.
The biggest piece of contact between you and your bike is on the saddle, so it is important to get that contact right. A chamois protects you from saddle sores and chafing, and can be the piece of gear that can make or break your ride. There are a few different types of cycling shorts out there, and it is hard to know which one is right for you. We have outlined the main benefits of road cycling and mountain biking shorts below:
Road cycling shorts are commonly made of lycra and are the classic cycling uniform. Tight to the skin and lightweight, lycra shorts are regarded as the most comfortable and aero dynamic cycle clothing there is.
Leisure riders generally chose MTB shorts over lycra, for reasons of style rather than practicality. They can be practical though, offering a tougher material which will fair better against the ground than lycra would, air vents, pockets and sometimes a chamois. Higher end shorts can have a separate liner and shorts, allowing you to remove the chamois for comfort or for washing. The best baggy shorts are one which are lightweight but durable, comfortable without irritation and offer pockets and adjustability for practicality.
Altura's most popular tight is made with Thermosuede fabrics and has a multi density ProGel pad to keep you comfortable in the saddle.
View detailsThese cycling shorts are made from 6 panels to fit your shape, and have a moulded 9mm chamois pad to keep you comfortable on your ride.
View detailsElasticated waist shorts suitable for use underneat baggy shorts or by themselves. Includes C4 Chamois pad for comfort on the saddle.
View detailsThese ladies winter tights are ideal for keeping you warm on winter cycles. Made from 4 way stretchable fabric and with a breathable 3D chamois.
View detailsThese bib shorts offer abrasion resistance, comfort and support, with multiple densities and thicknesses of padding.
View detailsThese baggy shorts are practical and comfortable. Made from resistant nylon material, with multiple pockets and water resistant material.
View detailsRule number one is to wash your shorts after every use to avoid a bacteria build up. This bacteria can cause infections and sores, so it is important to keep your chamois clean.
Cycle clothes need to be washed more gently than normal laundry, so make sure you have a detergent that can break down dirt at low temperatures and don’t tumble dry your lycra shorts.
Check out our list of online retailers where you can kit yourself out with a new pair of cycling shorts and pedal it out during your next ride.
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