Cycling clothing: the best outfits for an outdoor workout

Cycling is booming. At least since the Corona pandemic, cycling has been the perfect opportunity to work out outside in a Corona-compliant manner or at least to be on the road a bit. But which cycling clothing is actually the best for outdoor sports? We show you the most practical & most stylish outfits!

Cycling: The industry is booming thanks to Corona

Even before Corona, there were many people who discovered their passion for biking. But now there is even more - the bicycle industry is booming. Because while gyms, classes & Co. are closed or canceled due to the ongoing corona pandemic, you can simply rely on the good old bike. With or without an electric motor, through the city or through the forest - cycling is more popular than ever. With the bike we can not only go on beautiful tours, but also keep ourselves really fit. Depending on the route and the duration, we can do a super effective outdoor workout with the bike, which is also really fun. But what clothing is actually the best for cycling? We show you the best cycling clothing!

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Bike clothing: These are the best outfits on the bike

For shorter bike rides Of course we don't have to throw ourselves into cycling clothing. Smaller errands and short distances can be managed without any problems in our everyday clothes. However, if we want to do a longer tour and work out a bit, it is more than advisable to choose the right cycling clothing. Because there is probably nothing worse than rubbing pants, a constricted stomach or a sore bottom after only a few kilometers.

#1 Cycling shorts

Since we sit on the saddle all the time and most of our body weight rests there, it is highly recommended to buy cycling shorts. It is provided with padding in the appropriate places and thus relieves the entire crotch and buttocks area. Not only do we last longer, but the unpleasant pain after a long tour does not occur or is at least extremely alleviated. Cycling shorts with straps are particularly practical, so that everything stays in place and nothing can slip uncomfortably. If you prefer to hide them for aesthetic reasons, you can simply pull a top or shirt over them.

These cycling shorts by Ryzon, for example, are a safe choice. The ergonomic and antibacterial seat pad offers an incredibly high level of comfort. The material of the pants is particularly breathable and quick-drying. Even the absolute pros swear by this cycling clothing. The price of 189 euros is quite high, but it is definitely worth it for the high quality and long service life.

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But you can also make it even easier for yourself by grabbing underpants with integrated seat pads. You can pull them under any sports pants, which is particularly practical and gives you a high degree of flexibility when choosing your outfit.

#2 bicycle top

When cycling, the main movement is in our legs, but our upper body also needs good freedom of movement and comfortable clothing. To give the chest area a little more stability and support, a classic sports bra is particularly good for cycling.

We love this Nike classic – it costs just under 25 euros at Zalando.

But tight-fitting shirt jerseys are also particularly practical when biking. Other shirts can be impractical, especially on descents, when the fabric starts to move too much due to the wind. So the following applies: the narrower, the better.

#3 cycling shoes

If you only do a short bike tour from time to time, you can of course use ordinary sports shoes. However, the sole should not be too soft and not too thick, so that you can exercise good control on the pedals. A sole that is too slippery can cause you problems when riding a bike because you don't have a good grip on the pedals. A light grip is therefore very advantageous. But if you want to take the outdoor sport of biking more seriously, you should get special cycling shoes. With them you have the perfect grip on your pedals and you will notice that your effort is reflected much more clearly in the speed of your bike.

This shoe, for example, offers you optimal power transmission and high wearing comfort. It costs just under 55 euros on Amazon.

#1 Bike helmet

A bike helmet is of course an absolute must when it comes to bike clothing. Without it, we don't offer our head and neck any protection in case we fall. Every outfit for a tour, no matter how small, should always be equipped with a protective helmet.

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You can basically wear normal sports outfits for cycling. However, there is special cycling clothing that makes a clear difference when riding, for example cycling trousers with padding. It is important that everything is nice and close to the body so that no material gets in your way unnecessarily when driving.

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