Women's Bike Knickers Information

Not into bike shorts? A pair of women’s cycling knickers might be for you! Knickers have all of the technical aspects of cycling shorts, but they have a long inseam and cover your knees. They come in several weights and feature different chamois pads for indoor and outdoor use.

Spinning knickers are constructed of material that picks up sweat from your skin and transfers it to the surface of the fabric where it evaporates. This has a cooling effect that is ideal for indoor spin class. Women’s spin knickers usually feature a minimal chamois insert that wicks moisture and provides enough padding to keep you comfortable during your workout, but that isn’t thick enough to feel bulky in the gym.

Women’s bike knickers are available in thermal fabrics that provide insulation on cool days. The material has a soft interior that traps warmth next to your skin and wicks moisture to keep you dry. To help prevent tendonitis in the knee joints, it is often recommended that cyclists cover their knees in temperatures under 60 degrees. For outdoor riding, thermal knickers include a thicker, denser chamois pad that protects the sit bones and eliminates pressure on sensitive areas. The pad is covered by soft, seamless fabric that wicks sweat and keeps you comfortable in the saddle.

The waistband on women’s knickers is usually made of soft, wide, lycra fabric that does not chafe or bind your stomach. Some leg hems use a silicone gripper, and other are made of lycra. Many cycling apparel manufacturers make knickers that feature color splices that match perfectly to the bike jerseys in their collection. For a stylish gym outfit that keeps you cool, combine Giordana knickers with a Giordana tank top. If you are riding outdoors, you might match Capo knickers with a Capo cycling jersey and socks.