What to wear on a bike ride: Warm. (Photo: Hannah DeWitt/Triathlete) All triathletes live for the days when they can finally feel the sun on their legs, arms, and back during a long day in the saddle. Blissfully, little bike apparel is needed when the temperature hits the mid-70s Fahrenheit or higher. A breathable bike jersey made from wicking If you need more detail on the different types of helmets, REI has a great primer. shop 3 products. Thousand. Heritage Bike Helmet. BUY. $89.00. Thousand. Triple Eight. Gotham Rubber Helmet. 55° Fahrenheit | +12.5° Celsius. Regular cycling socks, toe covers, knee or leg warmers, regular shorts, short-sleeve base layer, arm warmers, light short-sleeve jersey, lightweight waterproof jacket (GoreTex for, example), light neoprene gloves, headband. Whatever you wear, make sure it’s protective, said Rae Tyson, an experienced rider and NHTSA spokesman. “Some of the worst crashes I’ve seen have been with people who fell off the motorcycle who were wearing short sleeves, or shorts, or a tank top, etc., and it’s not a pretty sight,” Tyson said, “Last time I checked your body was For a short and undemanding ride, your work clothes should suffice. Throw one of the best commuter cycling jackets, the best waterproof cycling trousers, a vest and a pair of winter gloves into The obvious problems that all this can cost a lot of $$. My suggestion would be to not skimp on the colder weather stuff and look at REI, Universal Cycles, Western Bike Works, or Cento Cycling for cheaper stuff like warmers, base layers, and gloves. Pencil skirts, maxi dresses, and stilettos are probably the most uncomfortable pieces you can add to your wardrobe if you’re planning to move to the Netherlands. If you want to keep to your style, midi dresses and midi skirts are ok to cycle with as long as they are not too tight. Same goes for mini skirts. Geek Tip : For safety purposes, always wear a helmet while cycling and wear it correctly. 8. Gloves. Leave those time trial saddles to your time trial bikes and use a proper saddle for your road bikes. I know comfort is key but most of the time you’ll be on an upright rather than an aero position on the road bike. Getting on and off the bike in a dress can seem especially tricky, but there's a simple solution. This simple hack transforms your skirt into a skort in less than 30 seconds, and only requires a Build your hiking outfit in 3 steps! Whatever the terrain, the intensity of your effort or the season, there is one golden rule before you go hiking: always carry (or carry in your bag) 3 layers of clothing: this includes a t-shirt, a sweater or polar fleece and a rain jacket. This is what’s called the 3-layer technique. TjioCuF.