| Gore Bike Wear may be the least known companies | | | | some serious chafing. Well, now Lycra is making a big |
| when it comes to the cycling world, but outdoor | | | | comeback in both the Gore Bike Wear and Gore |
| enthusiasts may already be familiar with the Gore | | | | Running Wear lines. The Contest shorts in the line are |
| Running Wear line, which has grown in popularity with | | | | well designed and very comfortable. There is an 8 |
| recent releases designed for the marathon runner. | | | | panel cyclist anatomical cut that puts it well above |
| The shift to outfitting bike enthusiasts will show that | | | | the mark in comfort while riding, creating a uniform fit |
| they are just as passionate about this sport, as they | | | | all around. |
| are about running. | | | | |
| | | | | The chamois that can be worn with the Contest |
| Speaking of passion, there is absolutely no better | | | | shorts is very durable and comfortable, without being |
| way to describe one of the premier items for | | | | huge and bulky. It doesn't chafe or create hot spots |
| women available in the Gore Bike Wear line. The | | | | anywhere. The padding remains just as durable and |
| Passion Women's Shorts combine a light and durable | | | | comfortable no matter how many times you wash it, |
| fabric short, with an obscenely soft chamois inner | | | | just like the ones available in the Gore Running Wear |
| liner. Just like its counterpart in the Gore Running | | | | lines. Definitely a plus for distance riders everywhere. |
| Wear line, these shorts are designed for comfort and | | | | |
| fit, most importantly fit. One of the problems that | | | | The Balance Baggy Shorts available in the new line |
| have plagued women bike enthusiasts for years is | | | | are a bit of a mystery in the biking world today. |
| finding a comfortable pair of biking shorts that truly | | | | Almost like ones offered in the Gore Running Wear |
| fit, and do not bag or are way too tight. | | | | line, these are magically comfortable and durable, |
| | | | | especially for men. The shorts offer a generous cut |
| A second popular feature is the removable ergonomic | | | | for comfort, are of very high quality, and offer an |
| chamois liner. Even after countless washings this liner | | | | outer shell that is secure, well appropriated with |
| remains its firmness and silky feel. The two zipped | | | | zippered pockets, is unrestrictive and well ventilated. |
| pockets add security for the important items a | | | | |
| woman wants to have with her on the trails, and the | | | | Two new additions to the bike line mimic comfort |
| two additional Velcro pockets adds expandable space | | | | items available in the running line: the Oxygen SO |
| for energy bars or anything else you may need on | | | | jacket and Oxygen Bib Tights. Combined, they are an |
| the road. | | | | unstoppable line of outerwear for the racing cyclist. |
| | | | | The jacket features seams designed to eliminate |
| Lycra over the years lost some popularity among | | | | friction without restricting movement, the tights will |
| biking and running enthusiasts mainly because the | | | | encourage a good racing specific bike posture, and |
| bulky seams within garments made with it caused | | | | both feature reflective logos for safety. |