The Best Bike Shorts With Pockets for Stashing Your Essentials

These mountain biking shorts have a relaxed fit while still providing a comfortable and secure fit. They have a compression liner, which helps keep them in place, and a thick pad that will protect your sitz bones and absorb moisture. These also have both Velcro and zippered pockets, which can help keep your belongings safe whilst hitting the trails.

Reviewers loved these shorts for their affordability, and we think they're a great pick for short rides and new cyclists alike.

Affordable, soft, and available in just about every color, these bike shorts are great for everything from long weekend rides to running. They come in a whopping 37 different colors, and have a high cut and long inseam, which makes them flattering and secure on any body type. The side pockets are deep, and the high waistband prevents them from falling down even when running.

These also have over 82,ooo reviews, and customers loved wearing them both casually and for intense workouts.

These shorts have an extra-wide cushion that flares out in the back, keeping it secure where you need it most. The liner has an anti-slip silicone grip at the bottom seam to keep them from riding up, and they have a drawstring at the waist, which keeps them super secure. These are also made with waterproof materials, so they are great for rainy and muddy days—though they can even help keep the interior of your pockets dry when you sweat.

We love the muted neutral colors these shorts come in almost as much as their admirably inclusive sizing. Ranging from a XXS to 6X, they will fit just about everyone, They also have super deep side pockets that can securely hold the largest of phones, and are made from 79 percent recycled water bottles.

Bikers want a reliable, comfortable, and hassle free short—and Brooks has delivered. Simple but functional, these shorts have a medium-high waistband that will stay in place without feeling suffocating, and just enough length to keep the legs from moving an inch.

It also has not only two side pockets, but a super secure slat pocket in the back for valuables like your phone or keys. Customers loved that these stayed down and were just long enough to prevent any thigh chafing.

Moisture-wicking, super soft, and the perfect length? We'll take one in every color. These shorts won't roll up and they're great for everything from yoga to errands to long run. The pockets are also very deep, making these shorts ideal for keeping your stuff safe as you ride.

Whether taking to the road or hopping on your Peloton, these bike shorts will keep you comfortable mile after mile. They are made from a highly stretchy spandex, which moves easily with the body, and even offers SPF 50-plus protection. The cushion is made from breathable sponge and silicone that won’t overheat, and they have deep side pockets that can securely hold a phone.

If you like your shorts super short, you will love these 3.5 inchers from Outdoor Voices. They are made with soft, thick material that's durable, provides full coverage, and won't ride up. They also feature pockets on the sides, and while they may not be deep enough to hold a phone, they are great for small items like gels.

While they look a bit like a cargo short, these are a full on technical biking short complete with stretchy, water-resistant materials, a two button closure, and elastic waist tapes. They also have an impressive five pockets, and come in six different color options. Customers love the adjustable fit, though many noted that they run small, so we suggest sizing up.

These cycling shorts are a mid-length style with a high waist, which makes them more flattering than a longer fit, and they can help prevent tan lines that start right above the knee. They have female-specific gel padding as well as grippy bands at the bottom seam that keep them from riding up. These are great for spin classes or casual riding, and customers say the quality is amazing for the price.

These shorts are best suited for mountain biking, but the well-padded chamois means they work well for any long or bumpy bike rides, too.

Unlike most cycling shorts, these have a liner that's detachable, which allows you to wash them more thoroughly and get them to fit you just right. They also have an impressive six pockets that can hold small snacks, keys, or even a phone.

Customers loved the shorts' casual appearance, and one even noted that he wore them as an everyday short, not just for workouts.