Performance and safety on the bike: choosing the right pad is aslo important!

As we know, getting the right position on the saddle plays a key role riding safely and feeling confident enough to tackle any ride. But fewer #people realise that this also depends on another extremely important element found in cycling shorts: the pad. Protective padding must make riders feel comfortable and at ease on the saddle so all they have to do is focus on where they are going. And this vastly improves the rider’s safety. 

Every rider knows how important it is to wear the right kit and to use the right gear suitable for the type of ride, temperature and routes. Feeling safe and being properly dressed also help riders to pay more attention to the road, which greatly benefits their safety. 

One aspect that boosts cyclists’ confidence out on a ride is feeling comfortable on the saddle. Not having to worry about any soreness, irritation or pain caused by an uncomfortable position on the bike for example means that riders automatically concentrate purely on riding: plus this helps their health and performance as well. 

RIDE SAFELY WITH THE RIGHT PAD 
In addition to selecting a suitable bike and the best helmet and clothing, cyclists also need to invest in cycling shorts that are right for their body shape and chosen discipline, and also appropriate for the length of their bike ride and the type of terrain or road where they plan to ride. 

And this is where the pad comes in. 

A pad that is unsuitable for a rider’s body shape or chosen discipline can result in unpleasant consequences, discomfort, and suffering. When choosing a product that gets up close and personal with the most intimate parts of their body, riders should only make their purchase after careful consideration and weighing up all the facts, “How many hours will I be cycling?”, “What will the terrains be like?” are just two of the key questions that need to be answered before buying any cycling shorts. 

For Elastic Interface®, the pad is a real interface that must respond to the stresses coming from the ground during a ride and be stretchy and flexible enough to match the rider’s movements. Ensuring that the pad is in the correct position inside the cycling shorts is vital: just a couple of millimetres further forward or back is often enough to cause discomfort because, if the contact with the saddle is not optimal, chafing or annoying creases are created.

The exclusive materials (https://www.elasticinterface.com/magazine/materials-for-elastic-interface-chamois/) developed by Elastic Interface® with their own partners provide a four-way stretch and enable them to develop pads that adapt flawlessly to the cyclist and match every movement, giving riders the perfect “domestique” working for their benefit on every ride.  
A good cycling pad can actually have a positive impact on a cyclist’s performance and health. No matter how far or over which terrain cyclists plan to ride, there is a pad that is just right for them and their needs: choosing the right sized cycling shorts fitted with the right padding for your body shape and riding requirements ensures greater comfort on any ride and enhances riders’ performance and focus in the saddle. 

Opting for brands (https://www.elasticinterface.com/it/brands/ ) that have chosen to use Elastic Interface® in their cycling shorts is the first step on the road to a safe purchase when buying such a crucial piece of kit. Another suggestion when buying cycling shorts is to try them on first. One more top tip is to go to www.elasticinterface.com and, based on the pad design, check out exactly which specific features are offered by the pad chosen by the clothing manufacturer. This is an easy way to see whether these are the right shorts for you or if you need to choose shorts with a different pad. 

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