Kit Guide

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Women's Cycling Kit: A Complete Guide

Women's cycling kit is engineered around a different chamois shape, a shorter torso and a strap layout built for a bust. What changes piece by piece — bib shorts, jerseys, trisuits, base layers — a...

Why Do Cyclists Wear Lycra?

Loose cloth creates drag, rubs against skin, and holds sweat. What the stretch fabric actually does, what goes underneath, and whether you need any of it to ride a road bike.

Does Black Cycling Kit Make You Hotter?

A little — but far less than you'd think once you're moving. What the colour is actually doing, why airflow changes the answer, and the three things that matter more than the shade of your jersey.

How to Wash and Care for a Trisuit

Chlorine, salt and heat are what shorten a trisuit's life. The rinse that matters most, the right wash settings, drying without cooking it, and storage between races.

Cycling Clothing for Beginners: What You Actually Need First

You need three things to start: bib shorts, a cycling jersey, and socks that aren't cotton. What to buy first, what each piece actually does on the bike, and what you can safely put off until the w...