Avid cyclists know there is a wide-range of cycling gear available to choose from. Determining what you will need means asking yourself some key questions.
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 gear is required by Law? Nearly every government has a regulation or law requiring helmets for cyclist. Some states require them for all riders while others set an age requirement. A good, well-fit helmet could save your life. Whether mountain biking or street cycling, a helmet is a must have for anyone riding a bike.
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 is the most comfortable gear out there for me? There is a lot of clothing to choose from depending on the weather conditions and on the length of your ride. If you are on a long ride, consider padded bicycle shorts that can help your butt handle the seat for long periods of time.
You need cycling shorts for long rides because they have excellent moisture control and they are more comfortable than regular shorts. The seat is generally well padded for your comfort. A sleeveless cycling jersey is great for hot days when you need to stay cool.
Mountain bikers who ride through brush and trees should look for a long-sleeve cycling jersey to protect their arms from abrasions. Cycling shirts or jerseys worth their salt will be made of synthetic fabric that is comfortable, lightweight and moisture resistant. This will ensure that, whether long or short-sleeved, the jersey will help a rider maintain a good temperature.
What should I do about changing weather conditions? People who cycle a lot generally do so regardless of the weather. You might also be one who uses a bicycle as a major form of transportation. Either way, you'll need to think about cold and hot weather gear. You'll need to have a cycling jacket for cold days or a wool cycling jersey. Both of these will keep cool air out and keep you warm on the inside.
Windproof jackets are also available for wind and rain protection. Coupled with cycling pants or knee warmers, which keep your knees and legs warm and flexible, these items will help you have a pleasant ride, even when the weather is less than ideal.
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.
There are a number of jackets available that can be easily stowed when the temperature rises. Cycling jacket made of breathable material that incorporates ventilation, like mesh vents, in the fabric are ideal.
You can choose from a variety of cycling gear knowing that you needn't buy everything. Talk to a sales representative and find out what you really need to have out there on the bike. If you are an avid cycler, however, you'll probably have a wide selection of all weather gear to choose from.
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William works for a large online sports retailer and his 3 favourite fitness machines are the treadmill running machine, bicycle and the cross trainer. William is also an avid scuba diver and spends much of his spare time in the water.
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