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Boardman Waterproof Jacket - Medium

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Getting out on the bikes is a great way to enjoy some fresh air and keep active. However, it’s always wise to wear appropriate cycling clothing to ensure you keep cool during Spring and Summer and warm during Autumn and Winter. Most men's cycling shorts use bib straps rather than a waistband, as this can cut into your midriff when hunched over the handlebars. Bib straps avoid this while also keeping the shorts in exactly the right position; there’ll be no slipping about as the ride goes on. For greater visibility at night, the Altura Nightvision Insulated Waterproof Gloves are fluorescent yellow with an integrated reflective print, allowing you to be better seen on the road, and also offers touch screen compatibility. But what's a waterproof rating!?" we hear you cry. Well, it's basically a number, and the higher the better. The number is calculated on the basis that if you put a 1cm x 1cm square tube over the fabric, how high could you fill the tube with water before it starts to leak through.

Wider bib straps are often more comfortable as narrower ones can cut into your shoulders. What is a cycling chamois? The Ridge Women’s Cycling Leggings also contains a cushioned pad to provide greater protection while you ride and the high waistband also offers an extra level of comfort.During the summer, it’s especially important to arm yourself with a pair of sunglasses to reduce glare and improve your view of the road ahead. The Halfords Half Frame Polarised Sunglasses offer 100% UV protection and also help shield your eyes from wind and spray. Alternatively, the Halfords Full Wrap Around Sunglasses are water-resistant and offer anti-fog protection. Cycling cap We also have a dedicated guide to the best arm warmers and the best leg warmers, which provides more detail on both the fit and the functionality.

There are a variety of fingerless cycling mitts which can keep your hands cool on warm days but provide cushioning to protect your hands. We recommend the unisex Ridge Cycle Mitts, which have a perforated palm for breathability and contain foam padding to help reduce road vibration. The Altura Progel Mitts have gel padding for even greater comfort on your bike rides. Sunglasses If you’d rather go for a more relaxed look, the Ridge Women’s Over Shorts can be worn over the top of regular cycling shorts for extra coverage or even on their own. Arm and leg warmers are hugely practical items. Designed to turn ‘short into long’, they can transform your summer jersey and bib shorts into items that can be worn throughout spring and autumn - and even during some milder winter days too - essentially extending their usage by several months. The Ridge Thermal Gloves are both water-resistant and windproof for added protection. Also ideal for blustery days are the Boardman Windproof Gloves, with the silicone palm print providing added grip. Assuming you do want a bit of extra room, Rapha has got the balance spot on. We found that there wasn't too much extra material to cause unnecessary flapping in the wind. In our experience the waterproofing has been flawless – as it should be with Gore-Tex’s 2L Paclite Plus fabric being used throughout the construction.In exactly the same way that having new running gear might encourage you to leave the house and head out for a run, having new cycling gear is a great way to get me on my bike. Good weather and plenty of energy helps too, of course, but the new gear thing is sure to work – at least for a week or two. Naturally when I was offered some pieces from the new Boardman cycling clothing range, I said yes, absolutely! As well as the additional protection it provides the fluro yellow colourway will help you to be seen in low light conditions that often accompany autumn rides. Finally there's also reflective details on both the front and the rear of the vest making this a good choice for commuting. Best Cheap Cycling Clothing Buyers Guide: How to choose and what to look for How to keep your kit working year round Another great option is the Ridge Men’s Thermal Cycling Jersey with thumb holes that can keep your sleeves in place as you ride, for extra warmth. The Boardman Men’s Thermal Cycling Jersey has a full zip design and contains a silicone gripper inside the hem to prevent the jersey from riding up. The internal removable shorts have a large pad which helps make the saddle as comfortable as possible; I mean, nothing makes a saddle really comfortable, but you know what I mean – I would go as far to say these shorts have the best pad I’ve had. The inner short attaches to the outer short with a series of poppers, which is a good move by Boardman as a) I can take the shorts out to wash separately (or just if I want to walk into town without looking like I’ve eaten too much curry), and b) there isn’t any scratchy velcro on the inside of the short to chafe my hips. There are few things worse than the boil-in-a-bag feeling of clothing that doesn’t breathe well. To help regulate your temperature and to help mitigate the horrible feelings of sweat fabric clinging onto your skin, highly breathable fabric is desirable for cycling clothing.

Whether you cycle for fitness, leisure, or commuting, a pair of padded cycling shorts are a must-have item during the warmer months . Ladies can layer up with the Ridge Women’s Thermal Cycling Jersey or wear on its own for keeping warm when out riding during the colder months. Cycling legwear All good cycling jerseys come with some form of gripper to to prevent them from riding up. Some also have grippers on the sleeves for the same reason. Watch out for jerseys with grippers that dig in so strongly as to be uncomfortable. Why do cycling bibs have straps? Of course there’s a limit to their capabilities. When temperatures drop sufficiently they lose their effectiveness and appeal - but for many several months of the year they’re a solid - and affordable - option. I’ll start with the shorts as these are probably the most important and well worn item for me out of the three I received to test out. I have wide thighs and a big butt which often makes shorts and trousers a right pain to get. In fact it always makes shorts and trousers a right pain to get! But with these being a wide leg mountain bike short I am happy to report that they fit well and are comfortable when riding.There's also, vitally, a decent pad that dhb says is designed for medium distances. It deems this as up to three hours, so if you're after shorts for an all-day epic then you may have to look elsewhere. However, the anatomic pad does have a central relief channel and a top sheet to help remove moisture, which indicates it should be plenty comfortable over these 'middle' distances.

The Boardman Women’s Cycling Capri is high-waisted and made of stretch material for extra comfort. The ¾ length leg is also a perfect length for Spring cycling.

Women's cycling shorts may have straps but often do have a waistband instead, as this makes comfort breaks much easier. There are various ingenious solutions that provide shoulder straps but still mean that you don't have to remove your jersey on rest stops. The best cheap cycling jerseys will usually come with a full zip. These give you full flexibility when it comes to ventilation. You may think you can get by with just a quarter zip, but when you’re struggling up a climb with the sun shining relentlessly on you, sometimes you really need just a little more.

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