The Best In Bicycle Clothing: What To Wear And When

Those who ride bikes a lot know that you can choose from a big choice of cycling gear out there. Knowing what to get for yourself means that you have to think of a few questions first:

What does the law tell me I need? What is the most comfortable for me to wear? Does it depend on whether it is summer or winter?

You should get a lot of help from store clerks at cycling stores. They know a lot about cycling clothing and can help you decide exactly what you need.

What do I need by law? Practically all governments have regulations for what you need to wear on your head. Helmets are a must sometimes for everyone and other times for certain age groups. A well fitting bicycle helmet has the capacity to save your life and it doesn't matter whether you are street cycling or mountain cycling. Don't forget to wear one.

While the law is silent on this issue, it is recommended by many cycling groups that you wear reflective bicycle clothing so that during darkened hours, automobiles and pedestrians can actually see you.

What gear will provide the most comfort for the bicycling I plan to do? Having a variety of clothing for cycling is recommended as what you need is based on how long your ride and wear. Cycling shorts are great for longer rides. They help to keep you cool while you are exerting yourself on the roadway.

Quality cycling shorts are made of special material made specifically for comfort and moisture control. They usually have a padded seat for extra protection and comfort for extensive riding. Choosing a sleeveless cycling jersey to help keep you cool on long-rides is also recommended.

If you happen to be a mountain biker, regardless of the weather, you will want to have a long-sleeved cycling jersey that protects you from brambles and bushes you might run into. Most of them are made of comfortable synthetic fabric that breathes easily and has a lot of vents to keep you cool.

What about extreme weather conditions? Those who like to ride will ride in all weather types and that includes both winter and summer. For cold weather, consider a cycling jacket or even a wool cycling jersey which will keep you warm in the cold weather.

Windproof jackets and pants keep the wind out of your bones and some are protective against the rain as well. They keep the sweat wicking away from your skin and yet the wind is out of your body. The knee warmers keep you toasty as you pedal.

When the weather becomes warmer, you should change your weather gear to reflect that. You should have decent cycling shorts and a sleeveless jersey or shirt-sleeved jersey. Have a compacted rain jacket tucked in your gear in case you get cold or in case it rains.

You can then stow them away when the temperature goes up or it quits raining. Most good cycling jackets breathe easily and some have things like mesh vents within the construction of the jacket.

There are many choices in bicycle clothing and not all of them are necessary. Depending on what kind of biker you are, you may find that less is more. But, if you are seriously into cycling, then choosing a variety of bicycle clothing is in your advantage as you will feel much more apt to get out there on your bike if you have all of the proper equipment, including comfortable clothing that helps to keep your body temperate and dry.