What to Wear Cycling at High Altitude
Altitude means thinner air, stronger UV, and a bigger climb-to-descent temperature swing than you'd expect. Here's how to layer for it — and what changes above 2,500m.
Cycling Tan Lines: Where They Come From and How to Manage Them
Why cycling tan lines are so sharp, how to keep them crisp or avoid them, and the sun-safety habits that should come with them.
Bikepacking Kit List: What to Wear for Multi-Day Rides
Two riding kits, one off-bike set, and a washing routine that fits in a sink. What to pack for multi-day rides, how to plan for the temperature range rather than the average, and where the load sho...
How to Dress for Long Descents and Mountain Rides
The 20-degree problem: soaked climbing, frozen descending. What to carry for a 1,500-metre day, when to add the layer, and why warmers give you control a jacket can't.
What to Wear for Your First Road Race or Criterium
A close-fitting jersey and bib shorts, warm-up layers you can shed at the line, and empty pockets. What to wear for a first crit or road race.