MICEROSHE Cycling Shorts Men's Loose Commuter Cycling Mountain Bike Bicycle Shorts Competition or Leisure Breathable and Quick Perspiration (Color : Dark gray, Size : XXL)

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Freeze your fingers and you won’t be smiling — get a decent set of gloves James Huang / Immediate Media Lastly, let’s not forget waterproof shoes, because no commuter wants their feet to end up drenched and freezing from navigating countless puddles or an ungodly downpour on their way to work. Having launched in 2020, Vaela are still relatively new to the cycling market. Founder Jo Bole started the company after years of bad clothing for women who commuted, and found the only answer to this problem was to make her own. Despite its young age, the brand has made big strides towards making commuter clothing for women that work both on and off the bike – needing no change of clothes when you arrive at your destination. Focusing on aesthetics and sustainability, the brand's pieces are made to be investments that’ll commute with you for a long time. There are a few factors determining your commuting wardrobe. You need to consider the length of your commute and the route it takes. It's also essential to take into account the vagaries of the weather and of the seasons you ride in. What to wear for cycling to work, you ask? Well, for a start, while we’re looking at non-lycra cycling clothes here, it’s important to touch on just what makes the material such a popular choice with riders.

These lightweight shorts also include leg grippers and a Chrono Sport chamois that is comfy enough for rides of commuting length. 19. Troy Lee Designs Men’s Skyline Shorts (best men’s MTB shorts) Pin It's worth pointing out that the current Decathlon 500 shorts are nothing like the shorts mentioned here and the basic 300's are now the 100 by the looks of it. Made with Italian materials, the fit of these shorts is pre-curved, which optimizes them for a riding position. Some reflective trim on the rear hem adds to your safety on dark commutes. 5. Castelli Cycling Entrata Bib Shorts (best value) Pin Sudden storms can occur in summer, though. On a weekend ride you can take shelter and wait it out, but a 9am meeting doesn't hang around.

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As the seasons change, adjust your base layer to match. You can buy vests, short and long sleeves versions. They also come in a variety of weights and even with windproof panels to keep you toasty. Spring essentials: what to wear for bike commuting

An unusual feature of these shorts is Gore’s “Windstopper Cup Technology”. This insulates the male groin against wind chill and makes the shorts suitable for a wider range of commuting temperatures. For gravel and even road riding when things are a bit damp, waterproof shorts can be a game-changer, as mountain bikers have known for years. Endura’s MT500 Waterproof Short II is comfortable, well fitted and most importantly, waterproof.Roadies: the trend of thermal bib shorts makes the bib-shorts-plus-leg-warmers combination more appealing in cold weather, and many companies offer water-deflecting options in both. Here, we’re bringing together all of the commuting buying guides that we currently have on Discerning Cyclist, so that you can gear up for your own ride with the freshest and most cycling-friendly clobber.

One potential benefit with these undershorts is a saving in money, as you can buy several pairs of these rather than multiple pairs of bike shorts with built-in pads.

He was heavily involved in the mountain bike boom of the late 1980s as a racer, team manager and race promoter, and that led to writing for Mountain Biking UK magazine shortly after its inception. He got the gig by phoning up the editor and telling him the magazine was rubbish and he could do better. Rather than telling him to get lost, MBUK editor Tym Manley called John’s bluff and the rest is history. The legs are cut long, edging into three-quarter length territory, which adds weather protection and stops spray from creeping up your leg. They’re also pre-shaped for a better fit on the bike. Bib shorts are far from being a necessity, but they may be more comfortable around the waist and aid diaphragmatic breathing. They also keep the shorts hoisted up and the pad in place. The above-mentioned wind protection is part of Gore’s “Advanced Road Seat Insert”. Unwanted frontal compression is also alleviated by the cup.