‘Sexy’ and ‘padded underwear’ are words never generally found too close together, but a new British brand has got probably nearer than ever before to making bike knickers cute.
Lili Millar, the creator of Bike nicks, said: “I realised that assumptions are made about women who cycle by the women themselves and the people who make ‘stuff’ for them. It seems to be that these women are considered unfashionable, unstylish and unfeminine. Well not any more!”
In various styles to complement skin tight or flowing outfits, all the knickers feature padding, but the styling emulates high end lingerie.
Lili said: “ I searched everywhere for a solution to my problem and I just didn’t want to wear those ugly cycle shorts! My chuff stung, my chaffinch ached and my lady garden was in sore need of a solution.”
So Bike nicks was born last year and has gone from strength to strength, now entered into the Virgin Media Business VOOM 2016, a chance to pitch to Richard Branson and win a share of £1 million (€1.2 million) in prizes and business advice.
“Fitness is so important to daily lives," said Lili. "People should be able to cycle around and get fit without having to worry about bringing a whole new outfit – these knickers fit seamlessly into daily life.”
Last year we reviewed The Brigitte briefs, one of two designs from Urbanist Cycling, a Texan brand that was supported by successful Kickstarter funding.
They are also designed for city cycling, or indeed anything short of long distance or race rides.
At the time, our reviewer felt they turned normal clothing into cycling gear with more style than anything currently comparable on the market.
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A friend of mine asked if they do these in male sizes.
Oh behave!
What does Shane Sutton think?
he probably thinks their bums are too big
i havnt seen anything cycling this pretty before. im taking a real good look in case i dont see it again.
I'm confused. You wear cycling shorts under other stuff. You wear nice pants under other stuff. If you're out cycling, does it really matter what underwear you're wearing? I mean, cycling shorts are functional and not generally seen (especially as a "city cyclist") so does it matter if you're wearing nice cycling pants instead? Unless you're cycling to a really hot date, maybe...
Do people really wear cycling shorts beneath other stuff ? I never have. Mine are always seen - whats wrong with yours ?
These seem to be nice bike friendly knickers to be worn beneath normal clothes. Makes perfect sense.
The "safer with disc brakes" comment got deleted? What a shame. And there was me wanting to add to the fun by bringing helmets into it.
Mrs L interested - hopefully another brand for velovixen to stock.
And despite the comments there, you opened this for more. Good luck!
These aren't shorts. They're pants. You wear something over them surely?
If not it's the traditional Carry On page 3 approach to encouraging safe women cycling. Strip off love and lorry drivers will see you more easily!
"At the time, our reviewer felt they turned normal clothing into cycling gear with more style than anything currently comparable on the market."
They're designed to be worn under normal clothes