If you want to stay at the top of the crowd when the sun rolls around and begins warming up your life, you are going to need to get your summer wardrobe in order right now. This doesn’t just include your party wear and normal fashion. If you are a cyclist, you should get your clothesready for the warmer days.
It isn’t as simple as looking fresh, not when you are doing all that exercise. You need to make sure that you don’t roll over and die of sunstroke midway through your daily sprint. In this light, it is important that you pick the right cycle clothing to help you on your way.
Shorts
For the warmer days, make sure you wear minimal padded shorts. It is important that you pick a comfortable pair. The padding will ensure that the sweat in those areas is wicked away efficiently. Remember that you are going to be sweating a lot more in this season! You will also need to buy a couple of extra pairs of shorts, unless you want to wear the same pair every day for a week. Before you agree to this, remember that cycle shorts are worn WITHOUT underwear.
Layers
This isn’t exclusively a winter fashion tip. The point of base layers when dressing for the summer is to wick your sweat off your skin. If you have sweat evaporating at a constant rate in the summer, your body is going to be a lot cooler. You are also going to feel drier than if you had sweat building up on the inside. Try for something sleeveless as a base layer.
Jerseys
In the summer, swap out your usual jersey for one with short sleeves. There is a range of sleeveless jerseys out there as well that you can take out for a spin. The material is important too if you want to stay cool. Look for jerseys that are made out of lightweight materials for increased airflow and overall cooling. Remember that you need to place functionality over looking good, but that there is nothing wrong with balancing the two out.
Arm Warmers
These are useful in the initial months, when winter is still making the transition to spring. The weather has a reputation for being unpredictable. There are sudden chills where there aren’t meant to be any. It can get insanely cold without warning. If you are just wearing that sleeveless jersey, you are going to be in a lot of trouble. Having a pair of black arm warmers is a great way to ensure that you are prepared for just about anything that nature throws your way.
Socks
Ankle length socks are perfect for absorbing the sweat from your feet. This is important, especially between your toes. Bacteria thrive in these warm, moist spaces, as do fungi. You don’t want to end up with a case of athlete’s foot. Make sure that you buy more than a single pair of cycling socks to make sure that you have one ready whenever you want to go out for a ride. Do not wear the same socks over and over without washing them!
There are so many other options for clothes that will serve you well in the summer. Try using a weather app to predict the next day and plan for it accordingly. Learn to expect the unexpected!
