How to Wash Bike Shorts

Bike shorts aren’t cheap. To protect your investment it’s a good idea to take special care when washing them. You’ll need a mild detergent and a line to dry them on. Taking care of them with the right detergent and a little care will help them last a long time.

It is important that you know how to properly wash your bike shorts. This is not only to keep them clean but to also keep you healthy as well. When bike shorts are not regularly cleaned, they can end up causing rashes and saddle sores on your body. You will need to know how to properly clean them so that they are not damaged and can last you for a long time. When you have clean bike shorts to wear, your bike rides will be a lot more comfortable and safer.

• Use the right detergent for the job. You don’t want detergents that have additives like perfumes or fabric softeners. Go with a mild detergent. There are sport washes that are made specifically for bicycle shorts as well as other types of workout clothes made of similar material.


• Read the care tag on your bike shorts before washing them. These instructions will let you know what you can and can’t do when you wash your shorts. Some shorts can be cleaned in the washer and are much easier to care for than others. Some shorts may require you to wash them by hand. They will almost always require cold water.


• Wash your shorts with other garments that are the same color and similar in material if they are going in the washer. Make sure that you wash it in the recommended cycle as you wash your shorts. Most will need to be air dried when they are done washing. Be careful not to wring them or throw them in the dyer unless it’s called for.