'Why do cyclists wear lycra?' - you asked Google and we've got the answer

A lot of people have been asking Google why do cyclists wear lycra, so we've got the answer

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If there's one thing that's synonymous with cycling more than anything else, it's skin-tight clothing. But why do cyclists wear lycra?

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