It is easy to categorize yourself into classes depending on your comfort, knowledge and physical characteristics. In fact, we do it almost unconsciously. Think about it. Are you small, medium, or large? Are you short or tall? Are you an athlete or a bookworm? Are you a casual drinker or full time party person? When we categorize ourselves in these ways, we immediately exclude ourselves from the things that are not associated with our class. Athletics is a great exampl…
Pro Team Issue Cycling Apparel: The Way To Win
If you want to go from a weekend cyclist to a true cycling superstar, it is going to take time, training, and the right gear to get you there. When the Santini pro-sponsored team rode in the Tour de France, they were doing it wearing a sleeveless jersey which helped them ride in comfort on those hot and humid days. If you are looking for gear that gets you through rough terrain, multiple climates and long excursions, look for the same gear that the professionals use.
Why The Ugliness Of Cycling Shorts Is Surpassed Only By Their Importance
Non-riders have a tendency to laugh at the shiny, often gaudy cycling clothes worn by even casual bicyclists, but if they rode even a few miles, they would understand that cycling shorts are second only to a helmet in crucial importance to the rider. Cycling shorts may not be made for fashion, but they provide a critical element of comfort to any kind of bicycling effort.
The first cycling shorts were nearly more work than worth. Made of wool, with a leather chamois stitch…