All Casual / Commuter Apparel
Casual & Commuter Cycling Apparel: Common Questions
What casual and commuter cycling apparel is in this collection?
This collection brings together casual and bike-to-work apparel from Urban Cycling Apparel and Club Ride Apparel. Products include the Pedaler's Pub Shirt, the Pub Crawler loose-fit bike shorts, Commuter Bike to Work Pants in black, khaki, navy, and olive, padded underliner shorts, women's racerback tank tops, women's commuter shorts, and the Club Ride A.T. Plus Pants. Everything is designed to look like regular clothing while performing on the bike.
What are the best cycling pants for commuting to work?
The Urban Cycling Commuter Bike to Work Pants are the core commuter pant in this collection. They use four-way stretch performance fabric with five-pocket storage including hidden zippered front and rear pockets, a gusseted crotch for pedaling comfort, a rear reflector on the belt loop, and a high-visibility reflector panel hidden in the chain-side cuff that reveals when you roll up the leg. They are available in black, khaki, navy, and olive and are cut to read as standard chino-style pants at the office. The Club Ride A.T. Plus Pants in Obsidian and Dark Olive are a second option with a similar bike-to-work philosophy and Club Ride's technical stretch fabric.
What is the Pub Crawler and how is it different from MTB shorts?
The Pub Crawler is Urban Cycling Apparel's casual loose-fit bike short built for commuting, light trail riding, and everyday use. It features five secure pockets including a dedicated smartphone pocket, a seamless under panel to reduce chafing, and double-stitched reinforced construction. Unlike dedicated MTB shorts it does not include a built-in chamois, but it is compatible with the Urban Cycling G-Tex padded underliner which can be added for longer rides. The look is casual enough for errands and post-ride stops without reading as performance cycling gear.
Do I need padded shorts for bike commuting?
It depends on your ride distance and saddle. For short urban commutes under 20 minutes on a comfortable saddle, most riders do fine without padding. For longer commutes or rides where you are on the bike for 30 minutes or more, a padded underliner makes a noticeable difference in comfort. The Urban Cycling ClickFast and G-Tex padded undershorts in this collection can be worn under the Pub Crawler shorts or the commuter pants, giving you the option to add padding on longer days without changing your outer look.
What casual cycling apparel is available for women in this collection?
Women's options include the Urban Cycling Racerback Tank Top with pockets, the Women's Commuter Urban Casual Cycling Bike Shorts with padded underliner, and Club Ride women's styles. The tank top is a lightweight, breathable performance top that works for cycling and running. The commuter shorts are a two-in-one design with a built-in padded underliner, giving you casual-looking shorts with built-in ride comfort.
What should I look for in bike-to-work clothing?
The key features that separate functional commuter cycling clothing from regular clothes are four-way stretch fabric for pedaling range of motion, moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties so you arrive dry, secure pockets that do not bounce or gap while riding, reflective elements for visibility in low light, and a cut that looks presentable off the bike. Every product in this collection is built around those criteria, whether it is a shirt, shorts, or pants.