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Submitted by BikeMentor on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 00:00. Equipment

Year 'round garments:

  • Wind/rain shell (hiking/biking jacket; brightly colored or reflective; breatheable i.e., Goretex or similar).
  • Spandex shorts or tights.
  • Wicking base layer (under armor or similar; short sleeve, long sleeve or both).

Additional items for those of us who ride in colder weather:

  • Insulator (fleece; vest or full).
  • Balaclava, skull cap, or helmet cover.
  • Booties or foot insulation.

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That's what I do

Submitted by sappha58 on Tue, 10/24/2006 - 00:28.
My ride is about 3.6 miles each way, and I work nights. So I just wear my work clothes as my riding clothes. I have a velcro strap for my right leg.

For winter riding, I start adding layers. I ride roasty-toasty all winter long!
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how to avoid spandex...

Submitted by Tab on Thu, 05/20/2004 - 19:52.
If your ride is fairly short or your job low-profile, you might consider the barebones approach to commuting apparel: your work clothes. Just be sure to wrap something around your right pants leg to keep it out of the chain (eg bandana, velcro strap, rubber bands).
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