Cycling clothing and accessories
The special clothing for cycling is a type of clothing designed specifically for cycling.
Cycling is a tough sport that requires good equipment to practice safely .
Along with a great bike , purchase specific clothing quality is probably the best investment you can make a cyclist for comfort and safety.If you fall you will increase you chances of being okay, and also allow you to achieve optimal performance for its design and functionality.
Let then a tour of the main cycling clothes .
The pants of the rider is one of the most important pieces of your clothing you can wear. You can wear a padded piece called sheepskin in the contact area with the saddle that increases comfort, and can be short for summer and long winter, but lately there is a variant that is in between and are called a "pirate " type.
The key piece culotte, as we said, is the sheepskin. The best brand to buy are made of CoolMax .
You also have to consider you shirt, you want one that is specifically desgined for cycling. They Should be adjusted and prevent any air from entering the sleeve cuffs and neck, this improves air flow around the rider and reduces drag. Although also carry a chest zipper up half way down or run , depending on the model .
The best tops and most common are made Lycra, allowing maximum cool in summer and a warm insulating layer in winter.
Gloves : very important in apparel , as well as protecting yourself from falls they also drasticly improve gripping the handlebar. They are perhaps the most iconic part of a cyclist apparel. They are usually padded on the outside and absorb sweat. Glove choices tend to differ a little depending on the season. In winter they usually cover the entire hand and are water proof where as in summer the fingers will be exposed. On the subject of gloves you should be gripping a quality handlebar such as these carbon handle bars from azione we think they are amazing
Shoes: these are specifically designed for pedaling, so usually have a very stiff sole. Depoending on the enviroment it will affect what type of shoe you wear. If you are on the road adn flat you will pick a more lightweight shoe. Where as if you are riding through the mountains you will benefit from having a tougher shoe. There are also models for winter cold and rainy weather, and even specific models for spinning or indoor cycling, where the sole usually make less rigid to allow other non- pedaling activities. All must carry a creek or subject to the pedal that allows us that our body is secured to the pedal and therefore be able to make a smooth pedaling without dead zones.
Jacket: long sleeve windbreaker and light rain resistant thermal garment.
Vest: windbreaks , very useful garment in cool and dreary weather .
Socks for summer should be highly breathable, while in winter thermal socks are used.
Vest : as first layer in the cycling clothing is very convenient to carry a thin undershirt and breathable textile fiber made that will help your body breathe and reduce the amount of sweat produced
Hat or balaclava: necessary in winter should be warm while fine, to place it under the helmet which shouls be worn at all times whilst riding.
Scarf: versatile protection fabric. In summer under the helmet soaks sweat and prevents burns in areas of little hair.. In winter you can use to wrap the neck.
Goggles: There are models with interchangeable lenses. Neutral to very low light conditions such as night walks, yellow to increase the contrast on cloudy days and days of intense polarized sun. Also protect the eyes from dust impacts , stones and insects. In winter I am very useful to protect from cold wind . Under conditions of low temperature or in the downhill closed models are used to provide extra protection.
I hope this give you some idea as to what you should be wearing as a cyclist.
The special clothing for cycling is a type of clothing designed specifically for cycling.
Cycling is a tough sport that requires good equipment to practice safely .
Along with a great bike , purchase specific clothing quality is probably the best investment you can make a cyclist for comfort and safety.If you fall you will increase you chances of being okay, and also allow you to achieve optimal performance for its design and functionality.
Let then a tour of the main cycling clothes .
The pants of the rider is one of the most important pieces of your clothing you can wear. You can wear a padded piece called sheepskin in the contact area with the saddle that increases comfort, and can be short for summer and long winter, but lately there is a variant that is in between and are called a "pirate " type.
The key piece culotte, as we said, is the sheepskin. The best brand to buy are made of CoolMax .
You also have to consider you shirt, you want one that is specifically desgined for cycling. They Should be adjusted and prevent any air from entering the sleeve cuffs and neck, this improves air flow around the rider and reduces drag. Although also carry a chest zipper up half way down or run , depending on the model .
The best tops and most common are made Lycra, allowing maximum cool in summer and a warm insulating layer in winter.
Gloves : very important in apparel , as well as protecting yourself from falls they also drasticly improve gripping the handlebar. They are perhaps the most iconic part of a cyclist apparel. They are usually padded on the outside and absorb sweat. Glove choices tend to differ a little depending on the season. In winter they usually cover the entire hand and are water proof where as in summer the fingers will be exposed. On the subject of gloves you should be gripping a quality handlebar such as these carbon handle bars from azione we think they are amazing
Shoes: these are specifically designed for pedaling, so usually have a very stiff sole. Depoending on the enviroment it will affect what type of shoe you wear. If you are on the road adn flat you will pick a more lightweight shoe. Where as if you are riding through the mountains you will benefit from having a tougher shoe. There are also models for winter cold and rainy weather, and even specific models for spinning or indoor cycling, where the sole usually make less rigid to allow other non- pedaling activities. All must carry a creek or subject to the pedal that allows us that our body is secured to the pedal and therefore be able to make a smooth pedaling without dead zones.
Jacket: long sleeve windbreaker and light rain resistant thermal garment.
Vest: windbreaks , very useful garment in cool and dreary weather .
Socks for summer should be highly breathable, while in winter thermal socks are used.
Vest : as first layer in the cycling clothing is very convenient to carry a thin undershirt and breathable textile fiber made that will help your body breathe and reduce the amount of sweat produced
Hat or balaclava: necessary in winter should be warm while fine, to place it under the helmet which shouls be worn at all times whilst riding.
Scarf: versatile protection fabric. In summer under the helmet soaks sweat and prevents burns in areas of little hair.. In winter you can use to wrap the neck.
Goggles: There are models with interchangeable lenses. Neutral to very low light conditions such as night walks, yellow to increase the contrast on cloudy days and days of intense polarized sun. Also protect the eyes from dust impacts , stones and insects. In winter I am very useful to protect from cold wind . Under conditions of low temperature or in the downhill closed models are used to provide extra protection.
I hope this give you some idea as to what you should be wearing as a cyclist.