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Base layers from Gore Wear are the first layer on the skin, while underpants serve as a padded layer under bike shorts or everyday clothing.

Do you need underwear for cycling?

When cycling, a base layer has a different job than in everyday life. It absorbs sweat directly from the skin and passes it on to the jersey. Without a base layer, the wet jersey sticks to your skin, and your body cools down on the descent.

Padded cycling underwear, on the other hand, only makes sense if you do not wear cycling shorts with their own pad over it.

Tip: If you start in the cold and ride uphill, choose a thin base layer and a gilet rather than a thick shirt. This lets you regulate the warmth on the road.