The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Cycling Pants

For those of you who want to look sporty and stylish at the same time, wearing cycling shorts as a training outfit or even as a street outfit is a good idea. Cycling shorts are basically a longer version of cycling shorts or a sportier version of leggings. They look very similar to running tights, but tend to have a sportier look and some subtle neon details. To make the styling part easier for you, I have compiled a list of some of the best cycling shorts outfit ideas for you. Now let’s dive in.

White long sleeve fitted t-shirt with black cycling shorts

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As you might have expected, this is a list of sporty outfit ideas and I’ll start with a simple black and white outfit that you can easily pull off. Wear a white, long-sleeved, form-fitting t-shirt for the top. Combine it with black cycling shorts. Wear a pair of black and white sneakers with the shoes to complete the look.

Pink sports tank top with black cycling shorts

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To look a little more ladylike, wearing some pink is a very good idea. This outfit looks basically the same as the previous one except the top is a pink long sleeve fitted t-shirt which can add a ladylike touch to the mix. For the rest of the outfit, wear black cycling shorts and low top sneakers to complete the outfit.

White and pink printed scoop neck tank top paired with black cycling shorts

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To achieve that sporty outfit that you can actually wear for running and certainly for biking, you can wear a black and white printed scoop neck bodycon tank top. Pair it with black cycling shorts to look extra tall and lean. Wear a pair of black and white trainers with the shoes to complete the outfit in style.

Semi-transparent, short blouse made of black chiffon with cycling shorts

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This is a very interesting and attractive way to style cycling shorts in an understated, sexy way. As a top, you can wear a black, short, semi-transparent chiffon blouse with long sleeves. Combine it with black cycling shorts. Wear a pair of white sneakers with the shoes to complete the outfit.

Pink short tank top with black cycling shorts and sneakers

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To form this sporty and understated sexy outfit, you can wear a fitted hot pink nylon cropped tank top as the focal point of the outfit. Combine it with black cycling shorts. Wear a pair of black sneakers with the shoes to complete the outfit in style.

Black, cropped, fitted t-shirt with white striped suspender cycling shorts

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Here comes a very creatively designed black and white sports outfit perfect for running and cycling. For a top, wear a black cropped form-fitting t-shirt. Pair it with black and white cycling leggings with suspenders. Wear a pair of black and white low-top sneakers with the shoes to complete the look.

Black cycling shorts with a white crop top

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For those of you who want to look a little more refreshing, it’s a good idea to wear black cycling shorts that are cropped to mid-calf. You can easily combine the pants with a black nylon sports tank top. Wear a pair of black and white running shoes with the shoes to complete the look casually.

Short black cycling leggings with a white fitted top

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For those of you who love wearing the cycling shorts but would like to wear something longer due to the cooler weather, wearing a pair of cycling shorts that are cropped to mid-calf is a good idea. You can pair it with a white fitted cropped t-shirt and a pair of black low-top sneakers to complete the outfit.

Black half-sleeved, form-fitting zip-up cycling jacket with knee-length trousers

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To create this almost professional cycling look, you can wear a black, half-length, figure-hugging cycling jacket as a top. Combine it with black cycling shorts or cycling shorts, depending on the weather. With the shoes, you can wear a pair of black and white running shoes to complete the cool and clean look.

Black scoop neck crop top paired with blue printed cycling shorts

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This is such a colorful outfit that makes you look sporty as well as cheerful. As a top you can simply wear a figure-hugging, short tank top made of black nylon. Pair it with black, blue and yellow printed cycling shorts. Wear black sneakers with the shoes to complete the outfit.

White and black slide sandals with cropped cycling shorts

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If you want to look more breezy and down-to-earth, it’s a good idea to swap out your sneakers for a pair of slide sandals like this pair in black and white. For the rest of the outfit you can wear a black slightly cropped black nylon top with black cycling shorts. If you absolutely must carry a bag, carrying a black leather backpack would be a pretty good idea.

Black running tights with a pink crop top

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You can actually wear cycling shorts and running shorts interchangeably. For example, you can wear a hot pink bodycon cropped t-shirt on top. Combine it with black cycling shorts as running tights. With the shoes, you can simply wear a pair of black and white low-top running shoes to complete the outfit.

Black cropped athletic leggings and white scoop neck tank top

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Now let’s look at how to create a low key, sexy and sporty running and cycling look. To shape this look, you can wear a white scoop neck bodycon tank top. Pair it with black cropped mid-calf cycling leggings. For the shoes, wear all white sneakers to look more refreshing.

I hope you enjoy the cycling shorts outfit ideas I just shared with you in the list above. Try them on and see if they go well with your character and body type.