1921 19 July 7/2 The injured man..was wearing cycling shorts.
1973 15 July v. 20 (advt.) Elastic, knit cycling shorts are mid-thigh length, have a stretch waistband and a small back pocket. But their biggest plus is a soft chamois crotch insert for added comfort.
2010 10 Feb. (Life section) 7/1 The Nineties..have been creeping back onto the catwalks..with..crop tops, cycling shorts, bodycon and grunge.