Winter Cycling Socks: Thickness, Height and Keeping Your Feet Warm | DTR
The thickest sock is rarely the warmest, because a thick sock in the same shoe compresses the air that does the insulating. Here's how to choose thickness, height and material for cold rides.
Are White Cycling Bib Shorts See-Through? | DTR
Well-made white bib shorts are not see-through, on or off the bike. Here's what actually controls opacity, the stretch test that matters, and how to check a pair before you ride in them.
Cycling Skull Cap vs Headband vs Beanie: What to Wear Under Your Helmet | DTR
A skull cap covers your whole head under the helmet. A headband covers only your ears. A beanie is thicker and mostly for off the bike. Here's which to wear, at what temperature, and how to check i...
Do You Wear Shorts Over Bib Shorts?
On the road, no — bib shorts are the outer layer. Off-road and commuting is a different question. What the extra layer costs you, and when it earns its place.
For most triathletes the answer is nothing. A trisuit is built to sit against the skin — here is where that rule holds, and the two exceptions.