Clothes
Well-fitting and appropriate cycling kit makes for a wonderful cycling experience. Regular cyclists should invest in quality products which should last for a great many years of cycling.
Make the most out of your kit by layering items, so that the same kit can be worn all year around with help from additional layers on colder and wet days.
Many companies now produce environmentally friendly kit, using recycled materials. These are just at good a quality as kit from virgin materials and are far kinder to the planet we all live on.
Look for End of season sales
Quality kit can be bought for significantly less from September onward, when the cycling season comes to an end and companies look to sell that years stock before new designs are released the next year.
Black Friday and winter holiday sales have become more common.
Wash with care
Wash clothes as soon as possible after a ride to remove sweat that can increase wear.
Use wash bags as cycling kit can be quite delicate or have zips that may cause damage to other clothing. A diligent use of wash bags for each item (or group of similar material items) will extend the life of your clothes.
Recommended Brands
There are numerous brands that sell cycle clothing, from entry level to premium quality kit. The more you ride the more its worth getting a high level of quality.
- Spatzwear is high quality kit especially for those cyclists that care about speed and aerodynamics.
- Lusso is a United Kingdom manufacturer with a focus on sustainable clothing.
- Siroko is a European brand (Spain) with quality clothing at reasonable prices.
Buy quality clothes rather than just a brand name