Kit Guide

kit guide

Women's Cycling Windbreakers: How to Choose

How to choose a women's cycling windbreaker: what it does, how it should fit, when to wear it and how it layers.

Trisuit Zip: Front or Back?

Front zip or back zip trisuit? Which is easier to use mid-race, when a back zip makes sense, and which DTR trisuits have which.

Women's Thermal Bib Tights: How to Choose | DTR

Women's thermal bib tights compared by temperature range and construction: DTR's Black 2.0 (0 to 10°C) versus the Elite (0 to 13°C, wind-resistant front panels), and what to check before you buy.

Fleece Leg Warmers: When They Beat Standard Warmers | DTR

Fleece leg warmers beat standard warmers below about 12°C. How DTR's fleece pair (12 to 5°C) differs from the standard pair (18 to 12°C), and when to switch to thermal bib tights.

Cycling Socks Over or Under Bib Tights? | DTR

Socks go under bib tights, with the tight leg pulled over the cuff so rain and sweat stay outside your shoe. When the exceptions apply, how long the sock should be, and what changes with thicker wi...