Heidi Klum Loves Guys Who Wear Bicycle Shorts

March 15, 2010 by Mountain Bikes
Filed under Mountain Bike Clothing

Get rid of those cut-off blue jeans, guys, because Heidi Klum loves guys who wear bicycle shorts! You might think you look all cool and sexy wearing those cut-offs while you're zipping around on that bike but apparently you're mistaken. Not only do they make you look like an amateur, and what guy wants to look like THAT, but the don't do anything for your...physique, so to speak.

Here, watch this interview that Heidi Klum and Seal had with Oprah. If you don't want to listen to the whole thing, just forward to about 5:50 -

See what I mean?! If you'd get out of those blue jeans you'd have women drooling at your feet!

But seriously, mountain bike enthusiasts wear bicycle shorts for a number of reasons. Number one, they're a lot more comfortable and easier to move around in than blue jeans or khakis. And bicycle shorts are actually a high-tech addition that are considered a must part of any cyclist's wardrobe because of they're made of moisture-wicking fabrics so they help prevent chafing and bacteria.

But most of all, because of they're special padding, they eliminate discomfort so you can enjoy your ride without worrying about saddle sores. There are seven different pad styles on the market and most have several different layers. The padding layer is usually made from foam or fleece and can vary in thickness but it's the top layer that's most important. While these pads help improve the comfort of your ride it's that top layer that provides the most benefit because it's the layer that provides the moisture wicking and prevents bacteria growth.

One thing you need to remember, and perhaps this is the reason that Heidi Klum loves guys who wear bicycle shorts, is that you should never wear underwear under your bike shorts. The whole purpose of a bike short is to prevent chafing while you're riding so it's best if they fit you like a second skin. Having another layer of clothing between yourself and your bike shorts will prevent them from doing their job of absorbing moisture which leads to chafing and bacteria. And besides that, I doubt that Heidi Klum would love a guy in bicycle shorts - with panty lines!