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Women Cycling Long-Distance… What shorts to get?
My friend and I are going cycling in Europe for a week. We’re hiring bikes there. I want to get some padded cycling shorts as I know I am going to get a bit sore! I’ve never cycled long distance before, and am not sure what to get gear-wise. What would you suggest? What should I look for in cycle shorts and do I wear them like underwear and need several pairs? I guess wearing denim or cotton shorts over the top will still be uncomfortable, right? I’ve had conflicting information….
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Thanks!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ is a great place to get your cycling gear… only problem is you can’t try stuff on, although you can return gear if the sizing is off. You can also try on in a shop and see if you can find it cheaper on wiggle.
If you’re going for the lycra option, you want to make sure it fits snugly but isn’t going to dig in around the waist (not comfortable at all if you’re riding all day!) and also to make sure that they have a pad and it’s positioned ok, you should be able to tell if it feels right! I have a pair of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Womens/11/Endura_Vapour_Ladies_Shorts/5360025675/ and they’re nice, but I’ve not worn them for any super long distance riding. Pearl Izumi and Northwave are nice too.
Definitely no underwear underneath, but if you’re not comfortable strutting your stuff in lycra, you can pop a pair of baggy shorts over the top (this is definitely a good idea if it gets wet, protects your fancy shorts AND your bum, I would advise against denim though!). Having lycra and padding underneath should stop any issues with chafing.
You can also buy baggies with padding/ a liner in, so you don’t need lycra underneath, but the pad probably won’t sit quite as securely, really that’s going to be a matter of personal preference.
Whatever you decide on, you’re going to need at least one to wash and one to wear of whatever short type is going to be sitting next to your skin, if you have good weather/access to a drying room.
It might be worth considering a pair of legwarmers as well, depending on what the weather forecast looks like, and if you’re planning on tackling any hills (can be very chilly up top, and on the way down!)
Have fun, sounds like a great holiday!
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