While it’s completely possible to ride a bike in any lower body coverings you like, from an old pair of jeans to a skirt, there are some items of clothing that are more suitable than others. Cycling shorts are designed for the job, but have a reputation for being tight, sweaty, and the preserve of professionals or those who take the hobby too seriously.
In reality, they’re none of these things. Apart from the bit about being tight, that is. Wearing a pair of shorts dedicated to cycling can improve your ride, they keep you cool and mean you can pack your trousers or skirt away in a pannier bag or backpack, keeping them clean and undamaged by the mud splashes or brambles you might encounter on your ride.
