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Essential Cycling Shorts - Black

Strapless, supportive fit, and no chafing—up to 7 hours in the saddle

Regular price €150.00
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15% off your first order with the code NEW15
  • Ride Duration: 7+ hours
  • Operating temperature: 10 to 30°C

Designed for year-round riding, whether for daily commutes or long-distance rides, it offers comfort, support, Menstrual protection and zero irritation without compromising on performance.

Size Size Chart
XS

Free Mondial Relay delivery

Free returns for 30 days

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Details and finishes

Because your cycle should never dictate your training schedule, we created the Bloody Queen®️. More than just protection, it’s a feat of textile engineering designed for demanding cyclists.

Thanks to our integrated, invisible menstrual technology, ride with confidence—from daily training to ultra-distance rides—without any external protection. Bloody Queen®️ technology offers the same aesthetics and performance as a professional pad, plus the freedom to ride.

  • High-density pad designed for women's pressure points, featuring built-in Bloody Queen® menstrual technology. Absorbs the equivalent of 2 heavy-flow tampons, for up to 7 hours in the saddle
  • Zero irritation: Premium anti-chafing fabric for total freedom of movement
  • Snug, precise fit: An ergonomic design tailored to the female form, providing stability and support without excessive compression.

Pads featuring Bloody Queen®️ technology
Our leak-proof technology consists of 5 layers: the first layer is designed for your comfort, soft against your skin.
The second layer wicks away moisture and keeps you feeling dry and fresh.
The third layer is ultra-absorbent and holds the equivalent of 2 tampons (up to 6 hours of absorption), preventing leakage through the pad and cycling shorts.
The fourth layer serves as a support for the third.
And the fifth layer provides the pad with exceptional comfort for long-distance rides.

High-quality fabric, knitted and dyed in France
Breathable fabric certified by Oeko-Tex and REACH.

Double-sided microfiber fabric.

Material
73% polyamide, 27% spandex

Cycling shorts made in France

Pad made in Italy & OEKO-TEX certified

Sustainability

TAKE CARE OF THE PLANET

By getting yourself a pair of menstrual cycling shorts, you're helping to promote responsible consumption. Traditional menstrual products create tons of toxic waste that harm both your health and our planet.

Our pad's fabric is biodegradable, super soft, really breathable, and easy to care for. It's made with Amni Soul Eco®, a next-gen yarn created using an eco-friendly process. Like other biodegradable materials, e-go can break down in about 5 years under certain environmental conditions, turning into organic matter (biomass and biogas). A similar virgin synthetic fabric can take decades to break down. It feels incredibly soft to the touch, and it stays that way even when you're pushing hard. Thanks to its natural yarn, it offers amazing breathability and dries much faster than standard fabric.

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If you wear your shorts during your period, we recommend rinsing the pad under cold water first to get rid of any excess flow.

Then, just toss your shorts in the washing machine as usual, at 30°C. No tumble drying, and don't use fabric softener.

To make your shorts last even longer, we suggest washing them in a laundry bag.

  • Country of manufacture: France
  • Materials: France
Essentiel Short Cycling Shorts - Black — View 1 | Wilma

Essential Cycling Shorts - Black

150,00 €

Features

Rounded seams

The seams are designed and placed to follow the curves of the female form

Bloody Queen® Technology

Women's long-distance pad featuring our menstrual technology

Wilma Innovation

Advanced tech for ultimate comfort

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  • 5 stars: 45 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (14%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Anne R.
These cycling shorts are definitely a winner!

Great cycling shorts—I was worried that the lack of straps might put a little pressure on my stomach, but not at all. super comfortable in every way—I tested them on a 280-km ride in one go, and they have great cushioning in the seat area. I just experienced very slight chafing in the crotch area during the last few kilometers, but that’s normal given the distance, and I hadn’t applied any anti-chafing cream. No dampness at all, despite the heat over the last 40 km. Now I just need to test it when I’m on my period, but so far it’s been flawless and well worth it! I’d recommend it without hesitation!!

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Guylaine L.
Ultra-comfortable cycling shorts

Well-cut
Very comfortable fabric, very soft, beautiful color

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Josephine D.
Perfect

Perfect!

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Audrey
Perfect

Perfect

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Magalie
Cycling Shorts

I haven't tested them on a ride yet, but they fit perfectly—I can tell I'm going to feel great in these cycling shorts. They're comfortable, soft, and high-quality!

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Anne G.
Perfect comfort

Perfect comfort. Easy to care for, and the color is nice.

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Sarah
Great for periods, and the pad works well

Great for periods, and the pad is nice and wide

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Nathalie
Very comfortable

Very comfortable for long distances—the fabric is super nice and it's really soft 😊

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Cécile
Very comfortable

Very comfortable. I'm thrilled with my purchase.

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Lulu
Not yet put to the test, but very comfortable

I haven't tested them out on a bike yet, but they felt very comfortable when I tried them on—they don't squeeze my stomach or thighs—and you can really see the difference in the cut because there's more room for the butt compared to cycling shorts designed for men.
I also really like the chocolate color.

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Elsa
So happy!

These essential cycling shorts are very comfortable; the cut provides good support and stays in place.
The size chart is accurate!

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MORGANE
Perfect

I'm thrilled with my purchase—the cut: every detail is thoughtfully designed to flatter the female figure, but also the comfort, the length, and the softness of the fabric. The question isn't whether I'll buy it again in another color, but when!

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Patricia F.
Perfect, super comfortable—doesn't ride up

Perfect, super comfortable—it doesn't ride up to the thighs

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Corine M.
Very comfortable, very soft fabric, good support

Very comfortable, very soft fabric, good support, and the chamois fits snugly.
I am very satisfied with this product.
Thank you and congratulations on what you do, on your work in adapting sportswear for women, and on the quality of your products! Long live Wilma!!

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Robyn S.
So comfortable! I highly recommend it.

So comfortable! I love the fit, the fabric, and the color 💚

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Imane M.
Excellent

Excellent!

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Camille
Unmatched!

Unbeatable! Finally, THE cycling shorts designed for women. Try them and you’ll love them—thanks, Wilma! I’m usually between two sizes (S and M), so I went with the larger one (M), and they fit perfectly.

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Bland
Great!

Tried it for the first time (not during my period, but because I was hot—and it absorbs sweat really well too, so I came home feeling dry!). The fit is perfect—I followed the size guide. It doesn't squeeze my waist and stays in place. I'm so happy 🤩

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Nathalie F.
Nat

These cycling shorts are really comfortable and flattering. The color is unique, too, and the fabric feels nice to the touch. The only thing missing is a version with multicolored patterns. At this price, you might even consider getting a few pairs....

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Lau
Perfect

Comfortable, no chafing—I went up a size after reading the reviews. I'm thrilled.

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Dominique
Just what I needed!

I was looking for a comfortable garment designed for the female body, and I found it! Since I’m getting older, I no longer have periods, but sitting on the saddle has also become more uncomfortable, and the padding works perfectly for me. I agree with all the previous reviews—you should choose a size larger than your usual size.

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Colette F.
Great

Very comfortable to wear, soft and cozy

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Aurelie R.
super comfortable

I was worried about the waistband because I'm self-conscious about my love handles, but I was really surprised—the waistband actually makes me look slimmer, the fabric is lightweight, and it doesn't squeeze my stomach at all. I ordered a size L even though I usually wear a 38–40, but I wanted comfort, and the support around the thighs is good—so I might have felt too tight in a size M. Depending on body type, we won’t all have the same experience. The pad is super comfortable, too!!! It’s like a real cushion under your butt :)

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Geraldine
I'm very happy with my cycling shorts and sports bra set

Thank you to Customer Service for agreeing to exchange the bra that was too small—which I had returned via Mondial Relais—directly at the Lyon store.

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Hédia
Too small

I don’t know why sizes are designed and labeled this way, but the 3XL runs too small. I had to return the item, and since I couldn’t order a larger size, it’s very frustrating because larger sizes aren’t always available in sportswear. I’m 1.68 meters tall and usually wear a size XL or XXL depending on the brand; when it comes to cycling gear, I’m almost always forced to shop in the men’s section. I’m disappointed that a brand I like—and that’s committed to women—doesn’t fit me.

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JM
Great for bike trips!

Great shorts—I wore them on a week-long bike trip during my period, and they’re easy to wash by hand. They run a bit short; they’d be better if they were just a tad longer for taller women. If you’re between sizes, go with the larger one.

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Caillol
Short Cycling Shorts

Great fit and very comfortable.
I chose my usual size.

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Myriam
Very satisfied—go one size up

I bought the same one in green last year, and it’s absolutely perfect (and I mean that). So I bought the black one again this year. The black one runs a little smaller than the green one, so it’s just a tiny bit less comfortable (especially after a meal), but it’s still really great. So I recommend always going up a size if you’re between sizes. I’d say it’s missing a pocket for your phone, but that’s not the most important thing—for cycling (for me, that means bike trips, so many hours in the saddle), they’re really great! Much more comfortable than any others I’ve tried!

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T.S.
Thank you!!

A big thank you to everyone at Wilma for the quality of these cycling shorts (according to my wife) and, above all, for being so flexible and efficient in exchanging them for the right size. A high-quality product for bike rides! Be careful, though—the foam tends to bleed a lot when washed.

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Christine S.
Comfortable cycling shorts

I've only tried on my new cycling shorts twice. They seem comfortable and have more padding than the ones I've had before. They aren't too tight around the thighs, which is really nice. However, I wish the waist were just a little higher.