The Growth of Women's Specific Cycling Clothing

Thanks in part to the growth of sports like triathlon and high profile female athletes like Nicole Cooke; more and more women are starting to take up cycling as a hobby and as such more women than ever are looking to find the right clothing for cycling.

Cycling is a big calorie burner; just one hour of steady cycling can burn on average around 500 calories. Another great reason to get on a bike is that cycling is one of the best aerobic exercises out there. There is no age barrier to start cycling and because it is so low impact (unless you are unlucky enough to fall off) it is perfect for those who suffer from joint pain when taking part in activities such as jogging.

This has given manufacturers of cycling equipment something to think about. They can no longer get away with neglecting the female specific sports market. There is a bike that is perfect for every shape and size of woman so isn't it about time there was a greater female sports clothing range?

Sports like cycling, mountain biking and triathlon have always been very male dominated sports and as such the leading manufactures have always put more focus on the male sports equipment market. However with more and more women taking up these sports they are now constantly improving on the number and range of women specific products.

Let's take as an example the humble cycling shoe. For years cycling shoes were designed just for men and any women that wanted a pair of cycling shoes had to choose between either wearing a pair of small men's cycling shoes or nothing at all. The trouble with ladies wearing men's shoes is the fit; they simply aren't designed to fit a woman's foot properly.

These days there are so many different types of women specific sports kit on the market that there really is no excuse for not wearing the correct clothing for your sport.