The drama, excitement, and heritage of the European classics are upon us and Specialized's Venge, Tarmac, and Roubaix are chomping at the bit. These elite road bikes have been raced to victory by the world's best pros and they're available for your own epic battles at our Specialized Spring Classics Sale—don't miss out!

Gray Goat Sports owner, Brian Gootee, talks about ways you can stay hydrated and have fun longer while cycling. Staying hydrated not only helps with your alertness, controlling appetite, and improving activity and sport performance, but it also keeps every day symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and dry skin at bay.

Best way to stay hydrated

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Eighty-Six The BVDs - When you put bike shorts on over underwear, you end up sitting on the seams in the undies, which compromise a seamless bike short's ability to prevent pain. Seams cut circulation and form bumps that chafe and hurt. Besides, cycling shorts already include a layer of padding (called a chamois), because makers know you won't be wearing anything under the shorts. Whether you prefer boxers, briefs or bikinis, leave them at home to get all the comfort cycling shorts offer. (Plus, you'll eliminate those unsightly panty lines.) There is one time to always wear underwear: when you're trying on new cycling shorts in the store -- but you probably already knew that.