Simple guide to Bike Commuting: What to wear

What to wear while riding your bike to work is mostly an individual choice based on weather, style and practicality. I envy those who are able to ride to work with their work clothes on, having to change at work can be a pain sometimes.

Myself, I like practicality over style. I also tend to be a little “thrifty” on my choice of what to wear during my ride. Living in Southern California, I can get away with riding with shorts and short sleeve jerseys. I prefer mountain biking shorts or knickers over Lycra or jeans. I also like hi-viz cycling jerseys, I prefer the “house brands” (Pricepoint, Nashbar…) because they are cheaper. Here are links of clothing that we have reviewed in the past in BikeCommuters.com (including a cooling vest!)

Tops:
Faction Cycling Metro Flatlander Jersey
Shmaltz Brewing Co Micro Beer Jersey
Hoss Pony Polo shirt
Loeka Waterproof Shell Jacket

SWOBO Men’s Short Sleeve Merino Jersey
Arctic Heat Cooling vest
Zoic Namaste Hoodie

Bottoms:

Outlier Summer Shorts
Hoss Sienna plaid knickers
Zoic Damsel Skirt
Hoss Stallion Shorts
Bicycle Fixation Wool knickers

Shoes:

Simple Shoes Eco S

Keen Commuter Sandals
Sette Elite Carbon Road shoes

Again, what to wear is a very personal choice, I’ve seen riders wearing “skinny jeans”, regular jeans, denim shorts, sweats and full blown lycra kits. If it is comfortable for you, ride with it!

On my next installment I will address hygiene, the #1 reason (in my opinion) why people are reluctant to ride a bike to work.