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...One type of clothing a rider may need is a bicycle jersey.  A popular material for the jersey is Coolmax, which is soft and comfortable.  Coolmax is also a wicking fabric, so it pulls moisture away from your body, a feature every rider should have.

Bicycle jerseys come with long or short sleeves.  Some jerseys are big, for riders who don't want clothing that's too tight.  You might want to look at the length of a jersey's front zipper; longer zippers can provide more air circulation.

Pockets add convenience to bicycle jerseys.  The pockets come in handy for snacks and maps.  Another feature to look for is reflective tape on the back of the jersey.  The jersey may also have a place to clip a light for extra visibility.

Bicycle shoes are just one more necessity for riders.  For instance, Diadora Men's Grgo Plus Mountain bike Shoe is strong and shock-absorbent.   This bicycle shoe has an extra-durable midsole so you can pedal effectively.  And the sole tread is firm, keeping your shoes from slipping off the pedals.

Women riders can try Sidi's Dominator 5 Women's Lorica.  These shoes match the shape of women's feet and use strong Lorica synthetic leather.  Sidi designs the shoes with tread that cleans on its own for good traction.

Proper fitting bicycle shoes are snug, but not too tight.  Either laces or straps may work to hold the shoes in place.  And the shoes' soles should be so stiff that you can't bend the shoes with your hands.

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A handy accessory for riders is a pair of cleats.  Most bicycle shoes have a piece of rubber in the sole's front that you can remove and use to attach the cleats.  Then you attach the cleats to the bicycle pedals.

Coming back to bicycle clothing, rain jackets can be good to have.  The Elite eVent rain jacket has ventilating fabric that can be great for dry weather as well.  Another kind of clothing  you might need are wind vests.  For instance, Supplex makes the PRO wind vest that you can fold and put into your jersey pocket when you don't need it.

For cold weather, warm yourself with tights made from Lycra or wool.  Also good to have are knee, leg, and arm warmers. And for cozy feet who can forget booties, toe warmers that are either clipless or use toe clips, and wool socks.

Shorts are one kind of bicycle clothing that riders may need in warm or hot weather.  The Men's Classic Shorts have padding in all the right places, along with elastic in the waist and leg areas. 

Women can wear comfortable bicycle shorts as well.  The  Kucharik Skin Shorts come with suede pads and an elastic waist.  Meanwhile, AeroTech has shorts made from super-soft Spandex fabric and with foam in certain areas.

But, if a waistband makes you uncomfortable, you can wear bib shorts.  They have two straps, like overalls, and no seams between the legs.  For example, the Classic Bib keeps your comfort in mind with these features and with mesh fabric.

As a rider, you have many choices for bicycle clothing and shoes....

You only get one chance to protect yourself in the event of a serious fall.  Your bicycle helmet can be a life saver.

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Chip Clark
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