Styles in Pro Cycling Clothing

There are many different companies that sell pro cycling clothing for individuals who are involved in racing, whether they are actually professional racers or if they are amateurs just getting involved in the sport. The pro cycling clothing is designed so that the rider can be comfortable and safe during the course of the race, able to move and pedal as he needs to be able to do to excel in the sport without the clothing or other equipment getting in the way. If the individual is on a pro cycling team, all of the uniforms will need to match so that it is clear that the individuals are all on the same team during the race.

Types of Clothing

One piece of pro cycling clothing is the bib shorts. These shorts feel very strange for those who are just getting involved in racing. The reason for this is two fold. First, the bib shorts in pro cycling clothing are very tight and form fitting with padding in them that helps to create a more comfortable ride for the individual. Also, the bib shorts are designed to be comfortable when the rider is bent over in the riding position, so the shorts look and feel strange when standing up straight in a normal posture. These shorts have a variety of panels in them that are pieced together to fit the sculpted muscles in the rider's legs so that they create less wind resistance for the rider. These bib shorts also create a strange feeling for the user because they have a sort of built in suspender in them to hold them comfortably in place. This allows the individuals to stand or sit during the ride without the shorts bunching up and causing pinching or other uncomfortable conditions during the race. The shorts come in a variety of different lengths, with the most common being right above the knee.

Another piece of pro cycling clothing is the cycling jersey. These jerseys also come in a variety of different styles, depending on the desire of the individual. There are some that are long sleeved for cold weather riding, but the most common is the short sleeved jersey. All of the pro cycling clothing comes in a wicking material, which means that the material helps to keep the rider dry by wicking the sweat away from the skin while riding. This keeps the rider at a more constant temperature during the race and keeps them dry.