Kit Guide

Best Packable Cycling Jackets & Windbreakers (2026)

A packable wind layer is the most-used jacket you'll own — a wind- or water-resistant shell light enough to live in a jersey pocket until the temperature drops, the rain starts, or you crest a clim...

Triathlon Kit for Beginners: What to Buy First | DTR

Triathlon Kit for Beginners: What to Buy First | DTR

Getting into triathlon doesn't mean buying everything at once. This guide covers exactly what kit a beginner triathlete needs first — and what can wait — with a focus on long distance racing from 7...

Cycling Bib Shorts: The Complete Buying Guide | DTR

Cycling Bib Shorts: The Complete Buying Guide | DTR

Cycling bib shorts are the most important piece of kit you'll buy. This guide covers chamois density, fit, fabric, and how to choose the right pair for road cycling, gravel, winter riding, and tria...

accessoriesCycling Arm Warmers: When to Wear Them and How to Choose

Cycling Arm Warmers: When to Wear Them and How to Choose

Cycling arm warmers cover roughly 8°C to 16°C. When to wear them, standard vs fleece, how to stop them sliding down, and how to size a pair.

DTR athlete Julia Skala racing Ironman Kona in custom blue DTR trisuit — performance triathlon apparel

What to Wear for Your First Triathlon: Complete Kit Guide | DTR

What to wear for your first triathlon is one of the most common questions in the sport. This guide covers everything from trisuit to race kit checklist — so you arrive at the start line prepared, n...