With cycling, you really need to wear specialized apparel
With a lot of sports, you can get away with any old clothing. With cycling however, you really need to wear specialized apparel. Even casual riders will find that wearing the right gear greatly increases their comfort, safety and general satisfaction of the activity. The most obvious cycling wear that springs to mind, are the correct shoes, and followed by a close second, cycling shorts. One other important item, although often overlooked, is the cycling top.
The three main reasons for investing in a cycling top:
1. Cycling tops are usually made of synthetic fabrics, which repel the elements, lessening the impact of the wind and weather. This saves a lot of energy.
2. Can be easily opened or closed in the front to control air circulation, adding enormously to the cyclists resilience against variable weather.
3. Cycling tops kick ass, and look completely cool.
Most cycling tops come with a back pocket. Whether you’re a touring rider, a manic downhiller, or race on the roads, the back pocket in a cycling jersey is an absolute life-saver. You can stash all kinds of wonderments in this, energy bars, gloves, your phone, map reading gear, spare wheels etc. (Perhaps not spare wheels but you see my point of how essential this back pocket is). Being attached to your back means that the stuff that you cram in here, does not really get in the way, but is there when you need it in a hurry.
So there you have it, it makes perfect sense for any serious, or even casual recreational rider, to invest in a cycling top. It’s one of those things that is WELL worth the investment.