Kit Guide

hot weather

Cycling Sun Protection: What to Wear on Long Exposed Rides

Fabric protects for six hours; sunscreen needs reapplying every two. What a jersey actually blocks, what UPF numbers mean, where riders actually burn, and how to get coverage without cooking.

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.