Bike Shorts Articles & Videos

• The Best Bike Shorts

  Bike shorts are an essential part of any cyclists' wardrobe. Cycling shorts keep riders comfortable and cool when they ride, and the good ones provide enough padding to alleviate any pain and pressure from hours in the saddle. For mountain… read more

• The Best Triathlon Biking Shorts

  A triathlon presents many challenges for competitors. Beyond having to swim, bike and run in a single race, there's the challenge of wearing clothing that lets you do all three effectively. While in longer Ironman-distance races, competitor… read more

• The Best Road Bike Shorts

  When speed is a priority, lighter weight and low wind resistance are at a premium. This is why road cyclists have an affinity for comfortable, aerodynamic clothing. Cycling shorts are no exception. Since they pad the rider's main point of c… read more

• Tri Shorts vs. Bike Shorts

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• The Best Women's Cycling Shorts

  The right bike shorts can keep you riding longer. Most bike shorts come padded to make your ride more comfortable, but different styles of shorts come with an array of features to best match your needs. There's a large selection of women-sp… read more

• Biking Shorts Review

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• What Do You Wear Under Bike Shorts?

  Bike or cycling shorts are tight fitting--to minimize bunching and chafing--and padded, to minimize discomfort while on the saddle of a bike. They're often carefully contoured to fit the specific curves of the rider's body. read more

• How to Wash Bike Shorts

  Wash bike shorts regularly to keep them free of odor and bacteria. Dirty shorts can cause saddle sores and other uncomfortable conditions. Cleaning your shorts regularly will allow them to perform as designed, keeping you cooler and dryer.… read more

• How to Wear Bike Shorts

  Every bike rider has suffered saddle discomfort -- also known as a sore bum -- at some or many points in their riding career. Don't spend a lot of money on a super-expensive specialized bike saddle; you'll quickly see that it can't solve th… read more

• Pearl Izumi Shorts Review

  Pearl Izumi is a top name in bicycling and mountain biking clothing and accessories. They offer a variety of sport-specific performance clothing including jerseys, shoes and shorts. The shorts tested in this review were a basic pair of non-… read more

• Learn How to Buy Baggy Bike Shorts

  Learn what features to look for in baggy bike shorts in this free video series about biking and biking enthusiasts. read more