| In the past, cycling gear selection for the average rider | | | | sky blue to radiant red. For women, some vests offer |
| was limited. Cyclists were restricted to choosing from | | | | a tailored fit for a more fashionable look and can easily |
| the same colors and overall designs. Making a fashion | | | | be worn on or off the bike. |
| statement wasn't even considered when designing | | | | Shorts and bottoms: |
| cycling shorts and jerseys. But now, more and more | | | | Cycling shorts all need to have some basic elements. |
| cyclists are demanding variety in their cycling attire. | | | | The construction and finish of a cycling short must be |
| Today's cyclist looks for designs and colors that | | | | stressed to provide ultimate comfort for a long ride. A |
| reflect their own unique styles and at the same time | | | | high cut waist in the back offers protection and |
| maintains their comfort and safety level when riding. | | | | coverage, and a low cut waist in the front allows for |
| Cycling gear designers have heard cyclists' calls and | | | | more rider comfort while leaning forward. There are |
| are now making cycling apparel that is not only more | | | | advanced fabrics available such as Leather with |
| fashionable, but adds a level of safety not | | | | LYCRA(R), which provide road rash protection from |
| encountered before. | | | | the leather while maintaining the stretch of traditional |
| Jerseys and tops: | | | | Lycra shorts. Ultimately, the choice of which cycling |
| Collegiate cyclists wear their school colors. Pro cyclists | | | | short to wear is a highly personalized one due to |
| wear their sponsors' logos. But what about those | | | | different body shapes and sizes. The important thing |
| cyclists who fit into neither of these categories? There | | | | to remember is that comfort and protection need to |
| is now a plethora of styles and designs for cyclists to | | | | be part of the buying decision. |
| pick from. Jerseys are now printed with everything | | | | Accessories: |
| from pop icons to replica Tour de France team | | | | Eye wear and eye protection are essential while biking. |
| jerseys. Women are now given the choice of more | | | | Protection from light, glare and road debris help the |
| feminine graphics and colors. Vests have also become | | | | cyclist concentrate on what's most important, safety. |
| a popular item for cyclists who want fashion, comfort, | | | | Some sunglasses have polarized lenses that help |
| and protection. Vests are handy for cyclists who need | | | | reduce glare and come in a wide range of lens colors |
| some additional core warmth in the colder months with | | | | which one can pick from based on his or her particular |
| less bulk. A well designed vest may have zippered | | | | needs. Other accessories include bicycle computers to |
| hand and chest pockets with the shells being made | | | | track time, distance, speed and heart rate. Cyclists can |
| from nylon or micro-fiber. Laminated wind blocking | | | | also get some additional warmth in the cold month by |
| breathable type fabrics are also becoming more | | | | wearing arm and leg warmers. |
| popular. They come in a variety of colors ranging from | | | | |