Kit Guide

autumn

What to Wear Under a Cycling Vest

A cycling vest goes over your jersey, so the question is what sits beneath it. A simple temperature-based layering guide for base layers, jerseys and arm warmers.

How Tight Should a Cycling Base Layer Be?

How a cycling base layer should fit: snug against the skin but not restrictive, with no bunching, and how to tell if yours is too loose or too tight.

Women's Base Layer: Fit and What's Actually Different

A women's base layer isn't a smaller men's cut. Torso length, bust construction and fabric weight are engineered separately — what's actually different.

base layerDTR men's cycling bib shorts and base layer — performance kit worn during Badlands ultra-endurance race

Cycling Base Layers: How to Choose for Winter and Summer

How to choose a cycling base layer for moisture management, warmth and the layers you ride over it.

Do You Need a Base Layer in Summer?

Yes. A summer base layer makes you cooler, not warmer, by moving sweat off your skin so it can evaporate. Here is why it works and what to look for.