Clothing to consider when cycling
Cycling to work
Clothing to consider when cycling
Helmet
IT IS ADVISABLE TO ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, BE SAFE!
Sunglasses/Goggles
To keep airborne debris out of your eyes.
Keyholder/Chain
Use to avoid losing important items when wearing clothes without pockets.
Handkerchief/Bandana
To wipe grime from bike contact or sweat from exertion.
Trousers
Wearing black or dark coloured pants will not show grime from your bike chain. If you bike often in the same pair of trousers the seat can get shiny or faded so wear loose shorts over the pants.
Ankle Strap
Strap to keep trousers from getting caught in chain or front gears, this can cause a wreck.
Shirt/Blouse
Should be loose enough to let air in and stay cool.
Tuck Cuffs in Socks
To keep trouser cuff from getting in chain or front gears.
Shoes
To keep your feet from slipping wear shoes with treads that will grip the pedals.
Dressing for the Ride:
In warm weather wear loose t-shirts, tank tops and shorts for good ventilation and wear a headband to keep sweat from eyes or face.
In cold weather wear loose cycling clothes and windbreaker in layers so that you may remove layers as you heat up.
At dusk or on cloudy days you should wear white or light-coloured clothing to improve your visibility to other road users.
