Does my Butt Look Big in This?
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Posted by Helen Smeaton Jan 20, 2009 |
Thinking of taking up cycling but don’t want to splash out on expensive gear?
Or maybe you’re already hooked on the sport and need some new cycling clothing?
Keen roadies almost always wear lycra on a bicycle but for some of us, the thought of wearing skin-tight shorts or leggings is too hideous to imagine. Apart from the obvious smirks you’ll get from your mates down the pub after a ride, men and women alike simply hate the though of showing off their butt at it’s worst. And lycra ain’t a forgiving fabric on the fashion front that’s for sure.
But hey, lycra cycling shorts with a great padded liner are simply the best when it comes to pure comfort and avoiding a sore crotch. And I can tell you, if you spend a lot of time in the saddle you don’t want to get sore down under so to speak. Heck, keen cyclists even resort to using chamois cream when the going gets really tough and their trusty lycra pants haven’t quite done the job.
Mmm, I wonder what Lance does to solve that age-old chafing problem?
Anyway, we’ve got some great cycle clothing articles to help show you what to wear and what not to wear on the bike:
Essential Cycle Clothing for All day Riding
How to Choose Comfortable Cycling Shorts
By the way, my favourite cycle clothing brand right now is from down under in New Zealand. The guys at Ground Effect.co.nz have a great range of mainly MTB wear but also the comfiest cycle shorts I’ve ever worn. And if mountain biking is your thing, head on over there for a thrill of a lifetime to try heli-biking or not-too-scary downhill riding in the famous Skippers Canyon.