There are two fast growing trends, for various reasons, in cycling today. The first is the explosion of gravel and adventure riding. The second is a major increase in indoor training and racing. The folks at Pearl Izumi know both very well, and already have a vast history of bib short and chamois pad designs to draw on. Applying these and new fabric based storage options wasn't a massive challenge, but plotting the exact locations and loads based on active use and fabric stretch, as well as the varying nature of muscularity and fit preferences was a bit harder. Still the work paid off and the Interval Cargo Bib Short came to life.

This men’s cycling bib short is the answer to riding in hotter conditions where easily accessible storage for food and other necessities is in demand, whether it’s gravel rides or indoor training/racing sessions where you might opt for just a baselayer, but still need to hold snacks or a phone. Two pockets on the thighs and two more pockets in the bib, just above the waist, can either be used to increase carrying capacity or provide an alternative to a traditional cycling jersey. Open mesh side panels allow for greater breathability, while a printed leg gripper keeps the hem reliably in place. Pearl's plush ELITE 1:1 Escape chamois provides superior in-the-saddle comfort with proper cushion and support but also wicking and breathability while being soft on the skin.