If you spend hours on your bike adventuring, you want to be as comfortable as possible and that's where having cycle shorts with the right style of padding comes into play.

Cycle short padding is essentially excess fabric and foam that has been added into the groin area of the shorts to add an extra layer of protection whilst your out on the bike. The padding helps to absorb any vibrations, shock and bouncing, which then makes the ride more comfortable. Having adequate padding will in turn also help to improve posture and the overall performance whilst on the ride.

The perfect cycle padding should have some softness to it, it should be able to mould to your body shape but it also need to be elastic enough to return to its original shape even after the longest of rides. Another key feature of cycle short padding is breathability. If you are out on long rides, you don't want to be sat on a sweaty, wet piece of foam. Having breathable padding means the air will be able to circulate and the padding will be able to air out and won't retain as much moisture.

Here at Dare 2b, we have four different styles of cycle padding -

• Essential Pad - this is our most 'basic' style of cycle padding. It has a dual layer of fabric and a soft foam support. The pad features moisture wicking and antibacterial properties to keep you feeling fresh throughout the ride. This pad is ideal for rides around 3-4 hours.

• Sports Pad - this style of padding is created using moisture wicking fabric, the sweat guide nest design gives a high level of ventilation and breathability when you need it the most. This padding is suitable for rides around 3-4 hours.

• Performance Gel Pad - this upgraded cycle padding has added gel zones which provide higher levels of comfort. It's been made with a sweat absorbing, moisture wicking fabric as standard. Thanks to the gel, this cycle padding can help reduce friction on longer rides. This type of padding has been made to use on medium distance rides, upto 4 hours.

• AEP Pro Pad - our most advanced cycle short padding has been anatomically designed using 3D foam and 4 way stretch. Our Coolmax treatment provides anti bacterial treatment helping you to feel fresh all day. This style of padding is made for longer rides upto 6 hours.