Don't like lycra cycling shorts? Go Baggy!

Posted by Helen Smeaton Jan 30, 2009

So you hate lycra but need the comfort for all day riding. If so, baggy cycle shorts may be for you.

Personally I wear lycra cycling shorts as I'm short and baggy cycling shorts for women are way too long for me. But for guys, it's actually pretty uncool to wear plain lycra shorts on the trail.

Don't forget that good baggy shorts have an integrated "lycra" liner inside so you get all the comfort without the sniggers down the pub afterwards. Watch out when you're buying them though as many shorts do NOT come with the liner as part of the price. Easy to spot in a store but so easy when buying cycling shorts online.

Check out our Baggy Cycling Shorts article for more details.