The right apparel can mean the difference between hours of enjoyable cycling versus sheer pain. And you’ve probably noticed that most cyclists (at least more “serious”-looking road cyclists) are usually decked out in cycling shorts. But are they really so critical? Cycling shorts are not necessary, but most road, cyclocross, XC MTB, and long-distance riders … Read more
If you want to bike to work in normal clothes, then rain pants are a must-have. They’re overkill for a drizzle, but worth their weight in gold when the clouds conspire against your commute. Quick pick: Shower Pass Transit Pants We’ll get into plenty of details in a moment. If you’re here for the TL;DR … Read more
Nothing’s more fun that thick, constricting, water-logged denim chafing your thighs as you ride, am I right? Kidding aside, the average pair of jeans is kinda sorta usable for cycling…just like a garbage bag is kinda sorta usable for rainwear. Far from ideal, in others words. But it’s OK. You’re not relegated to wearing bike … Read more
A recurring theme here at Two Wheels is that it’s ideal to cycle in your everyday clothes. For most of us, that means jeans. But while they’re convenient and stylish, nobody wants a one-way ticket to chafe-town. So, bottom line: are jeans actually good for cycling? Why jeans aren’t ideal for ccyling Jeans are adequate … Read more
Rain might not be a big deal on a recreational ride, but when we need to step into the office or store or restaurant, it’s nice to be dry. However, that’s a little easier said than done. There are a ton of clothing options that all call themselves game-changers for wet-weather cycling, but if you’re … Read more
