Cycling Shorts

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Gear up for bike season and realise your training goals. Padded cycling shorts are your dedicated partner for rides of any length, indoors or out.

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adidas Cycling Shorts

From outdoor training rides to your favourite indoor spin class, adidas cycling shorts keep you comfortable and supported no matter how you like to spend your time on the bike. Made with soft and stretchy, high-performing fabrics, our biking shorts feel smooth against the skin for distraction-free riding. Some styles also include moisture-managing AEROREADY to help you feel dry, fresh and focused, mile after mile.

Designed with performance in mind, our biker shorts are built with the fit and features needed to keep you pedalling through it all. They fit close to the body to ensure ease of movement as you tuck for the descent or get out of the saddle for a climb. Whether you're simply warming up or sprinting for a strong finish, the strategic panel construction and stay-in-place waistbands and hems combine to keep the shorts right where you want them. For extended outdoor riding or high-intensity spin, choose a pair of shorts that features a built-in chamois pad for maximum support. For short rides, beginner indoor cycling or even a morning yoga class, pull on a pair without a training pad. Discover the right pair of adidas cycling shorts for your ride and get ready to suit up in comfort, support and style.

Cycling Shorts Frequently Asked Questions

Do you really need cycling shorts?

On shorter rides, you might be OK with regular shorts. On a ride of over 16K, padded cycling shorts are a good idea to prevent chafing and increase your comfort. In. addition to padding your seat, cycling shorts are typically made from moisture-wicking materials like polyester or nylon that draw sweat away from your skin. This helps keep you cool, dry and irritation-free. However far you plan to go, check out our blog to read about the joys of getting out on the road.

Do padded cycling shorts make a difference?

They sure do, especially on long rides. The key advantage over other shorts is the chamois, a padded crotch insert. It absorbs pressure points where your body meets the saddle, significantly reducing discomfort and preventing chafing. This can be a game-changer for rides exceeding 16K. Padded cycling shorts typically have a snug but comfortable fit that prevents bunching and friction. Features like silicone leg grippers keep the shorts in place during your ride.

Why do cyclists wear padded shorts?

Most cyclists will tell you that regular shorts just aren't built for the kind of pressure you put on your backside when you're pedalling for miles. In essence, padded bike shorts act like specialised underwear for cycling, specifically designed to address the unique discomforts that arise from the prolonged sitting position and friction involved in cycling. The shorts' padding cushions the areas between your body and the saddle, absorbing pressure and reducing friction. This can significantly prevent chafing, which can be a major source of discomfort and pain on longer rides and afterwards.