Women's Cycling Shorts – The Ultimate Guide for Female Cyclists

Women's cycling shorts are highly recommended. The padding in women's shorts is anatomically adapted to the female body – narrower padding in the center, wider at the sit bone points. Unisex shorts often fit women poorly and can cause pressure points or discomfort.

Thicker isn't automatically better. For short to medium rides (up to 2 hours), a thinner, more elastic pad is sufficient. For longer tours, a thicker chamois with more cushioning is recommended. In racing, thinner, more aerodynamic pads are often preferred, as they allow for better direct contact with the saddle.

Yes, absolutely. Especially with indoor cycling, the pressure on the saddle is often more intense than outdoors, as you get out of the saddle less. Good cycling shorts with padding also make a big difference in indoor training.

Bib shorts are worthwhile for rides of 1-1.5 hours or more. Their main advantage is that the chamois stays securely in place in any position thanks to the straps, and the waistband doesn't dig in. In ambitious training and competition, bib shorts are the standard. However, it depends on the preference of each individual female cyclist.

Your hip circumference and thigh circumference are decisive, not just the clothing size. At Ryzon, you can idealize yourself by our size chart. When in doubt, it's better to choose one size smaller - cycling shorts stretch a bit due to the elastic material when worn, and shorts that are too loose never fit optimally.

The Ryzon bib shorts and tights with pee-friendly function can be easily pulled down at the back in a squatting position – without a jersey, without a jacket, without hooks or zippers. The construction in the back area gives way specifically, so that a quick stop is uncomplicated even on the go. Especially on long rides in the cold, when several layers are worn over each other, this is a real game changer.