The best cycling shorts to beat chafing in the summer heat

Say goodbye to chub rub when you’re working out (Picture: Metro.co.uk)

Anyone who works out in summer will know the perils of sweaty cycling shorts that ride up and make your thighs chafe.

But don’t despair, because none of these shorts not fit into that very dodgy category.

We’ve picked out the best squat-proof and sweat-wicking cycle shorts which will actually stay in place, no matter how intense your workout.

Kit Change FIT cycling shorts

Made from recycled plastic

These eco-friendly Kit Change FIT cycling shorts are made of 10 recycled plastic bottles. They have a high waist and promise to be squat-proof.

Buy it for £40 from Kit Change

Runderwear Ultra-Light Running shorts

So lightweight it’s like running in your undies

Runderwear Ultra-Light Running shorts feel like they’re barely there and have a clever grip panel around the waist to keep them in place.

Buy it for £50 from Runderwear.

WIT Fitness shorts

Smoothing shorts

These low-rise, 2.5-inch WIT Fitness shorts are made from a sweat-wicking and supportive fabric and boast a contoured waistband.

Buy it for £47.50 from WIT Fitness.

Designed By Sports Purple Star 2-in-1 shorts

Women know the pain of chafing

Designed by women for women, the Designed By Sports Purple Star 2-in-1 shorts have flat stiches to prevent chafing and purple embossed silicone stars in the waistband to stop them riding up.

Buy it for £34.99 from Designed By Sports.

Pocket Sport Claude shorts

Thick enough to be squat-proof

Breathable and quick-drying, these squat-proof Pocket Sport Claude shorts are the first choice for sweaty sessions. There’s also a handy pocket in the waistband.

Buy it for £45 from Pocket Sport.

Lululemon Wunder Train HR shorts

It has pockets

Lululemon’s Wunder Train HR shorts are made with Everlux fabric that promises to wick sweat away from your body in record time. They also have hidden pockets.

Buy it £58 from Lululemon.

Sweaty Betty Power Cycling shorts

Pick how short you want to go

Sweaty Betty Power Cycling shorts are available in 6” and 9” lengths.

Made from a quick-drying fabric, they feature a side and zip back pocket, too.

Buy it for £55 from Sweaty Betty.

New Balance Relentless 2-in-1 shorts

Got you covered

The New Balance Relentless 2-in-1 shorts allow you to ramp up your heart rate with peace of mind thanks to inner shorts.

They have a mid-rise design and athletic fit to allow for freedom of movement.

Buy it for £30 from New Balance.

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