Work __link__: A Rider Needs No Pants

“Yes.”

In modern sport, observe top eventer during flatwork. Her leg appears to melt around the horse, yet her seat remains still. She could ride in plastic wrap and never move. Watch reining champion Andrea Fappani —his lower leg hangs like a plumb line, even during spins and slides. No sticky silicone required. These riders have transcended "pants work." a rider needs no pants work

could be a battle cry against the fashion industry’s intrusion into cycling. Why spend hours on "pants work" (hemming, ironing, choosing the right trousers for your commute) when you can simply wear bib shorts and leg warmers? The rider chooses function over form. The only "work" a rider needs is on the bike: cadence, power output, cornering. Pants work is a distraction. “Yes