cycling shorts
Tight riding bottoms
Cycling shorts are tight-fitting, stretchy shorts worn for bicycling, typically ending above the knee.
They're designed to reduce friction and wind resistance, often with a padded insert for comfort on the seat.
The style has crossed into fashion and fitness wear generally: She wore cycling shorts to yoga class.
Elastic synthetic fiber
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- bibMealtime chest covering
- chamoisGoat-antelope or its leather
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
reflective · waistband · seams · inseam · panel · cuff · mesh · zipper pocket
Minimizing drag through shape
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- quick-dryEngineered to shed moisture rapidly
- breathablePermits air passage
lightweight · ventilated · antibacterial · UV protection · temperature regulation · muscle support · streamlined · second-skin
Goat-antelope or its leather
- gel insertsCushioning placed in footwear
- foamBubble-filled substance
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- saddle soreIrritation from riding
sit bones · perineum · seamless · shock absorption · pressure relief
Off-road cycling activity
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- time trialFastest-lap competition format
- criteriumMulti-lap cycling race
- commutingRegular work-home travel
touring · spinning · gravel riding · velodrome · cyclocross · sportive · cadence · peloton
Comfortably close-fitting
- form-fittingClosely following body contours
- skin-tightExtremely close-fitting clothing
- stretchPull to extend
- contourBounding line of shape
body-hugging · anatomical · close-fitting · elasticity · silhouette · tailored · sculpted · relaxed fit
spandex
Elastic synthetic fiber
jersey · reflective · waistband · seams · inseam · panel · cuff · mesh · zipper pocket · suspenders
aerodynamic
Minimizing drag through shape
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- quick-dryEngineered to shed moisture rapidly
breathable · lightweight · ventilated · antibacterial · UV protection · temperature regulation · muscle support · streamlined · second-skin · wicking
chamois
Goat-antelope or its leather
- gel insertsCushioning placed in footwear
- foamBubble-filled substance
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
saddle sore · sit bones · perineum · seamless · shock absorption · pressure relief
mountain biking
Off-road cycling activity
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- time trialFastest-lap competition format
- criteriumMulti-lap cycling race
commuting · touring · spinning · gravel riding · velodrome · cyclocross · sportive · cadence · peloton
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
- form-fittingClosely following body contours
- skin-tightExtremely close-fitting clothing
- stretchPull to extend
contour · body-hugging · anatomical · close-fitting · elasticity · silhouette · tailored · sculpted · relaxed fit · articulated
- cyclingbikes, bicycles, rider, BMX, e-bike
- activewearsports bra, leggings, sportswear, yoga pants, athletic wear
- shortsbermudas, cutoffs, jorts, shortalls
- sports gearbasketball, baseball, football, soccer ball, volleyball
- sportswearathletic wear, activewear, gym clothes, gym wear, sportswear
- tight clothingbodycon, bodycon dress, bodysuit, catsuit, compression pants
cycling shortspalazzo pants
Loose trousers, dramatically flared
wide-leg pants · harem pants · cargo pants · parachute pants · bell-bottoms
cycling shortslong pants
Trousers reaching the ankle
maxi skirt · jeans · slacks · leggings
cycling shortsdress pants
Formal legwear for occasions
evening gown · business suit · formal wear · loungewear · pajama pants
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