By the time November rolls around, most cyclists face the same decision: park the bike for the season or invest in proper cold weather gear. I spent the last two winters putting different pairs of thermal tights through their paces on freezing morning commutes and long weekend base-mile rides. The right pair of cycling knickers … Read more
I still remember the first time my fingers went completely numb on a long descent. I was 40 miles into a summer ride, white-knuckling the bars, and the tingling in my hands was so bad I almost dropped the bike. That day changed how I think about cycling gloves. Long finger cycling gloves are not … Read more
I still remember my first summer century ride in July, soaked jersey clinging to my shoulders for the last 40 miles. That was the day I committed to wearing a proper cycling base layer in hot weather, and I have not gone back since. After testing dozens of options over the past two summers, our … Read more
I have commuted by bike for years through Pacific Northwest downpours, and I know the pain of arriving at work looking like you fell in a puddle. After testing dozens of options with our team over 18 wet commutes, I picked the 8 best cycling rain capes for commuters that actually keep you dry without … Read more
I rode 23 miles to my office last Tuesday in a downpour, arrived with damp socks, and swore I’d never commute without proper rain gear again. If you commute by bike, you already know the gamble: skip the rain jacket and your thighs get soaked, wear a heavy shell and you sweat through your work … Read more
I learned the hard way that a cycling balaclava winter ride without one is a miserable experience. Three winters ago, I biked 8 miles to work in 18°F weather thinking my winter jacket would be enough. By mile 3, my face was numb, my eyes were watering, and I couldn’t feel my ears. I bought … Read more
After a 60-mile ride last summer, my feet felt like someone had filled my shoes with concrete. The swelling, the heat, the numbness in my toes — it was the kind of discomfort that makes you question why you started cycling in the first place. That was the day I decided to test the best … Read more
When the temperature drops below 50°F (10°C), the best cycling bib tights for women transform a miserable, teeth-chattering ride into something you actually look forward to. I spent three months testing 12 pairs on chilly road rides, gravel loops, and rainy commutes to figure out which ones truly earn a place in your kit bag. … Read more
I still remember my first long trail ride without proper padded shorts. After two hours on the saddle, my sit bones felt bruised and every bump on the descent sent shooting pain through my hips. That weekend I ordered my first pair of padded mountain bike liner shorts. The next ride felt completely different. I … Read more
After my first 40-mile ride in regular gym shorts, I could barely walk for two days. That was the week I discovered cycling undershorts with padding, and my saddle comfort changed overnight. I have since tested more than 30 pairs across road, gravel, mountain biking, and spin sessions over the past three years. The right … Read more