What to Wear Over a Pair of goUnders?

What to wear over a pair of goUnders? You have a huge choice and are only restricted by what is safe and practical to wear on a bike.

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What are goUnders?

goUnders are underwear, with padding, to be worn when cycling. They are designed to be worn under everyday clothes, clothing that supports movement instead of your normal underwear so you can benefit from the protection & comfort that padding offers. The Italian made padding provides cushioning without too much bulk.

Being able to wear everyday clothes, recreation clothes or work style clothing with the padded underwear gives you the ability to ride in comfort to a variety of places. Having more flexibility in what you can wear when you bike… means you can dress for the season, the weather, the destination… your mood the choice is yours.

The idea for this product came about because we didn’t want to turn up to places in our tight lycra riding pants. Even though this kept us comfortable on the bike it was at times socially uncomfortable to be off the bike at our destination in short tight black pants!! We also felt a bit over prepared going for simple rides around town or riding with our young kids in a lycra outfit.

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Clothing Ideas to Wear with goUnders:

Performance Pants & Top

Perfect because: This combination allows for some coverage while being very practical yet stylish. A good option for any type of riding over distance.

Places you can go: Town riding, visiting a cafe, riding with kids, bike paths, trials, mountain bike parks, multi day riding.

Safety: Generally a performance garment will be made with movement in mind so the design is more than likely going to be safe on a bike. Great choice for more coverage with the ability to create airflow and wick moisture.

Dresses & Skirts

Perfect because: Full or flowing style dresses and skirts allow for unrestricted leg movement which is perfect on the bike. It will keep you cool in summer as it allows air flow.

Places you can go: Town riding, commuting to work, an outing with friends, visiting a cafe, going to an event.

Safety: Watch the length of these items. Always tuck the skirt under your bottom so that you are sitting on the back part of the skirt. This stops it from draping over your back wheel and getting caught up or just dirty!

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Casual Pants & Top

Perfect because: This combination allows for some fashion while being very functional. A good option in cooler weather.

Places you can go: Town riding, commuting to work, an outing with friends, visiting a cafe, going to an event, riding with kids, commuting to school.

Safety: Make sure your pants have some fullness over the hip & knee area or some stretch in the fabric so your movement isn’t restricted. Long pants need to be tapered below the knee, anything too wide in this area has the potential to get caught in your moving chain. If you do want to ride with wide leg pants either roll them up, tuck them into your socks or get a safety band/elastic band that will hold them in against your leg.

Shorts & T-Shirt

Perfect because: Whether it is a sporty look or a bit more dressed up, these 2 items allow for great movement, keeping you relaxed & comfortable in a range of situations. Great for summer riding.

Places you can go: Bike paths, trails, mountain bike parks, riding around town, riding with the kids, to the river/pool/sea, for a picnic.

Safety: Watch that your t-shirt is long enough to cover your back that way you don’t risk sunburn or any unwanted exposure of skin. Does the style and fabric in your shorts allow for good movement?

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Tights & Sports Top

Perfect because: Tights with stretch – whatever length – are great for riding as they allow freedom of movement. When made from wicking fabrics they will help to control your temperature and keep you comfortable for long periods of time on the bike.

Places you can go: Bike paths, trails, mountain bike parks, riding with the kids, long commutes, tour riding.

Safety: Watch that your t-shirt is long enough to cover your back that way you don’t risk sunburn or any unwanted exposure of skin.

Comfort & Safety

Being comfortable & safe on your bike is hugely important. Without these 2 factors working well for you, you are unlikely to spend very much time on your bike. A big part of comfort & safety is the clothing that you choose to wear while riding. Being able to wear clothes that you feel good in helps you to ride more as well. But there are a few things to think about to keep you safe and moving freely while on the bike

Don’t wear anything too tight unless it has a good amount of stretch in the fabric. You need to be able to move your body, particularly your legs

Think about things that could get caught up in moving parts of your bike. This includes long flowing skirts, trousers that are flared, anything with cords or tassels that could hang down. If you choose to tie a jacket or sweatshirt around your waist be aware that it could hang down onto your rear wheel.