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As waistbands expand, more people are returning to cycling to shed the pounds \u2013 so how do we avoid looking like a blimp when the ideal body size is a toothpick?<\/strong>
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Mass market and body mass<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shops like Decathlon offer short-sleeved cycle jerseys for less than \u00a35. By offering a \u201crelaxed fit\u201d they allow a broader market to buy their clothes \u2013 competitive pricing is all about scale. Forget about skin tight, Decathlon want you to feel comfortable when you\u2019re getting back in the saddle.<\/p>\n

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We are the Fat Lad at the Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The average waist size for men in the UK has grown to 38 inches, but that average increases with age. Fortunately, the average disposable income also increases with age, and brands are noticing. Fat Lad at the Back are a Yorkshire based clothing company who also cater for Lasses up to size 26. They even offer \u201cdebranded\u201d jerseys and shorts that don\u2019t mention the F word.<\/p>\n

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Go large with Rapha<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everyone knows Rapha are expensive, and their image caters for the beautifully skinny, right? Wrong. First of all, their men\u2019s city shorts are surprisingly elastic, and their women\u2019s leggings forgiving. Second, they tempt the larger cyclist with their Jersey Downsize Offer. If you lose weight within a year, Rapha offers you a 50% discount on your new jersey size. So get on your bike!<\/p>\n

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Just wear normal clothes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you understand how \u201cfabric performance\u201d works, you don\u2019t need to buy cycle specific clothes. You need breathability and wicking so avoid cotton and choose merino. The natural lanolin in merino stops bacteria from stinking up your clothes and even in warm weather merino keeps you cool.<\/p>\n

Merino also evaporates moisture quicker than cotton and keeps the rain off, avoiding the swampy feeling of man-made fibres. The Outlet by John Smedley offers high-quality clothing, that may even surpass Rapha \u2013 but at a fraction of the cost. Make sure you look for easy or relaxed fit options and you\u2019ll arrive at your destination looking bright and breezy regardless of size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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