| As revealed by a recent survey, approximately 90 | | | | for overly thick jerseys; so choose a jersey shirt with |
| million adult Americans ride a bicycle once every year, | | | | just the right thickness. |
| about 30 million regularly bike for recreation and an | | | | Look for jerseys with: – Neck zippers for proper |
| estimated of 20 million or more commute via their | | | | ventilation should your temperature increase – |
| bicycle. | | | | "Stand-up" collar in order to seal your body heat in, |
| When you are riding your bicycle at least 10 kilometers | | | | during cool weather – Convenient location of |
| or more a day, you should invest in bicycle clothing as | | | | pockets – Wider cut shoulders for |
| regular clothes can be uncomfortable and painful. | | | | "arms-forward" comfort – Longer cut at the |
| Reasons you must wear bicycle clothes: | | | | back – "Form-fitting" cut to lessen flapping |
| 1. For comfort. Wearing bicycle clothes will give you | | | | – Bike Shorts. Regular shorts constrict the thighs |
| comfort as you are riding. Bicycle clothes have | | | | as it expands when you are riding, resulting to thigh |
| undergone through thorough research into the | | | | irritation as they chafe against your saddle. |
| complicated details of bicycle clothing, taking into | | | | 3. Bicycle shorts actually are padded and seamless |
| account where not and where to put the seams and | | | | therefore very flexible. |
| the materials used are those that draw sweat further | | | | Look for bicycle shorts with: – Multi-panel |
| away from the body. | | | | assembly for comfort – Lower-cut in front |
| 2. For health. Bicycle clothing helps watch over your | | | | – Soft, smooth saddle pad so as to reduce |
| health, as the appropriate materials helps prevent | | | | cushion bumps and friction – Longer leg cut to |
| dehydration as well as prevent saddle sores on your | | | | avoid saddle chafing |
| crotch. | | | | 4. Biking gloves. A great pair of breathable wicking |
| 3. For safety. Bicycle clothing means you are wearing | | | | gloves during cold weather is necessary. |
| the appropriate reflective gear plus other safety | | | | During summer, gloves having "short-cut" fingers are a |
| qualities. | | | | very popular choice among most bikers. |
| Great fitting bicycle clothing is just as significant as | | | | Make sure you choose biking gloves that have |
| riding a great fitting bike. Today's bicycle clothes not | | | | synthetic leather or padded palm as well as |
| just help you execute comfortably and better, but they | | | | "moisture-absorbing" terry cloth intended to wipe |
| also to allow you to move more freely. | | | | sweat. |
| Here are bicycle clothing necessities and tips on | | | | 5. Biking socks. When biking heavily, your feet produce |
| choosing the right kind for you: | | | | much perspiration and can result to cold feet during |
| 1. Helmet. Never ride your bicycle without one. Not only | | | | winter. During summer, feet perspiration results to |
| they protect your head from bumps, but also supply | | | | blisters. To avoid these, wear polypropylene or |
| warmth during winter and cover during the summer. | | | | polyester socks which efficiently draw perspiration |
| Helmet models come with 18 vents as well as special | | | | away. |
| features that channels air into the helmet then around | | | | 6. Biking shoes. Purchase biking shoes that are tighter |
| the head and finally out your back for extreme heat | | | | fitting than your normal fit, is compatible with your bike's |
| control. | | | | pedal system as well as have a molded and thick sole. |
| Choose a helmet that aside from its features, has a | | | | However, do make certain that they fit not too tightly |
| good fit. Look for web molded foam that prevents | | | | because your feet will feel numb after riding a few |
| your helmet from falling apart on impact. | | | | kilometers. |
| 2. Jersey shirts. These are shirts made of lycra and | | | | Avoid excessive shoe padding also, because they can |
| other synthetic materials, that efficiently carry sweat | | | | be difficult to dry should they get wet. Velcro straps |
| away from your skin. | | | | are great since can be opened and close easily and |
| While an ordinary or cotton shirt would quickly be | | | | close. |
| soaked, it takes much effort in order to get your | | | | Your first pedal towards attaining fitness or riding your |
| jersey shirt sweaty. And this is an advantage since a | | | | way to any destination starts without doubt with |
| soaking wet cotton shirt will feel colder compared to a | | | | purchasing the right bicycle clothing as this brings you |
| jersey shirt. | | | | more comfort so that you can have fun at the same |
| Note however that transport of sweat is less efficient | | | | time. |