If you expect your legs and glutes to get you where you want to go on your bike it is only right that you treat them with the respect they deserve and clothe them in the appropriate apparel to help you get the best comfort and performance out of your ride. The Women’s Core Shorts by Rapha are great for every day road riding, they have been made for simple and effective performance, whether you are training, commuting or simply getting some time on two wheels for a bit of fun.

The Core Shorts feature the same high-spec chamois pad as the women’s classic shorts, this chamois pad comes from the specialist manufacturer Cytech and is designed specifically for female riders as without going into the gory details men and women have different requirements in the padded shorts area. There’s nothing quite like dressing up in your best cycle gear, thinking you look like a pro only to see your poker dot pants making an appearance on the event photos (true story), thankfully the main panels of the Core Shorts are made from a dense-knit fabric that make sure your undies remain a mystery.

You can move your legs naturally with the even distribution of stretch, while the laser-cut leg grippers are lined with soft silicone which provide a comfortable and smooth fit. These leg grippers also help to stop the shorts from riding up the leg, bunching, nipping or moving out of position, the flatlock seams are positioned carefully for a stable fit and to prevent chaffing and friction burn. These shorts are constructed with a Regular fit, this means they are close to the skin without restricting, this means they are slightly longer in the torso and well suited for longer rides and the subtle Rapha branding on the leg which matches the colour of the shorts looks stylish. The Core Shorts will become your go to cycle short, comfortable and durable they are happy to perform for as long as you can. RRP £70

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5 out of 5

Pros

Comfortable chamois

Suitable for every day road cycling

High performing

Black dense-knit fabric

Flatlock seams

Laser-cut soft-silicone leg grippers

Colour-matched trims throughout and subtle tonal branding