Van Rysel has launched a new womens endurance range, which includes cycling shorts intended to support cyclists during their menstrual cycle and endurance-focused bib shorts. The Decathlon brand says that while womens cycling continues to grow, product development around comfort in the saddle and menstrual health has lagged behind. It also points out that many women adapt or skip exercise due to discomfort, fatigue or fear of leakage and Van Rysel wants to change that. lise Delzenne, womens engineer at Van Rysel, says: For us, this range started with a simple question; why are women still adapting their riding around their kit? We knew we had to design products that reflect the reality of how women actually ride, including moments that have historically been overlooked. It wasnt about adding features for the sake of it, but about removing friction, so riders can feel comfortable, confident and focused every time they get on the bike. Van Rysel EDR Menstrual Short Van Rysel says the Menstrual Shorts are to allow riders to stay focused on the ride, not on discomfort or logistics. Van Rysel The Van Rysel Menstrual Shorts (34.99 / 39.99) have a menstrual chamois pad, similar to those found in menstrual underwear. Van Rysel says the pad can absorb fluid while maintaining breathability and moisture management during efforts. The pad was tested by the SGS laboratory, experts in testing the absorbency of hygiene products, and can hold 12ml of fluid, which is equivalent to a super-plus tampon or night-time sanitary pad. The objective is simple: allow riders to stay focused on the ride, not on discomfort or logistics, Van Rysel says. The shorts were tested by 19 women over several weeks and the chamois pad is said to be long-lasting, maintaining full effectiveness even after 25 washes. Van Rysel adds that the shorts have a smooth fit across the stomach which accommodates period bloating. Van Rysel Ultra Bibshort The Ultra Bishorts have a chamois from Elastic Interface, which is said to provide comfort for more than seven hours. Van Rysel The second release in Van Rysels new endurance range is the Ultra Bibshort (99.99 / 119.99), which is intended for long-distance and ultra-endurance cycling. The shorts dont feature Van Rysels menstrual chamois, but instead have Elastic Interfaces Corsa chamois, said to provide comfort for more than 7 hours in the saddle. The Ultra Bibshort features a new innovation from Van Rysel, its Back Ease construction. The design is said to enable effortless comfort breaks without the need to remove your jersey or bib straps. Easy-pee features are common across many of the best womens cycling shorts, including the Iris Escape Bib Short, which Katherine Moore recently awarded a full-five stars. Elsewhere, the Ultra Bibshort features Italian fabric and a leg finish without elastic or silicone. [T]result is a bibshort that prioritises comfort, support and freedom of movement, even in the most demanding conditions, Van Rysel says.