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New to cycling in an urban environment? It can often be tricky to know what to wear and when. In this video, we check out the clothing options available to you for city cycling.
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As road cyclists, we are used to being in lycra, but what should we wear whilst cycling in the city? It can often be tricky, especially if you don’t have anywhere to change when you reach your destination, be it for work or shopping. Wearing bright colours help you to be seen by other road users and can help improve safety. We also discuss what type of clothing you should wear, including the type of fabric and it’s weather durability. Once you’ve used our top tips, you’ll feel and cool and comfortable when riding in the city!
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This video would be a lot shorter in The Netherlands :-)…. Just take your bike and go to work, done. No special clothes needed, if you need to wear a suit and tie at work, no problem, you will even look stylish on your bike. Also no helmet needed here because of our great road safety and cycle paths which are separated from the roads… and flip flops are actually great to cycle with in summer…
Just in case I get caught in the rain I keep 2 plastic bags in my pack and 2 rubber bands they work great to keep your shoes dry they are cheap and easily replaced.
i like your advice very much, i personally use normal cloths, clip my pants (both pant) with fluorescent band and try not to cycle too hard when it's wet or hot
Any tips for city committing but on a road bike?
Emma looks like every supply teacher I ever had 😂
3:11, I thought Emma was going to take off! Great stuff….Ride on! Tim
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Does Chris intentionally wear shorts? I got some legs, too (not quite as his, but training paid off) and cant wear jeans anymore because EVERYTHING is skinny. I hate skinny jeans.
My only way out of this misery are quite acceptable looking bermuda shorts but brace yourselves, winter is coming. bermuda shorts wont do anymore i guess.
Maybe some Travolta fashion tips? 😀
Another great video, guys!
I'm fortunate to have access to showers at my office. For the commute, I've settled in on Mountain bike shorts/liners and mountainbike shoes/clips, and have come to find them so comfortable, easy and surprisingly stylish that even if I'm out on a casual ride they are my go-to. Wear whatever shirt is appropriate for the ride/destination, but on commute I go high-vis.
Anyone knows the model of the front rack of the gray bike? Thanks!
Many jean brands sell pairs that are very stretchy and perfect for shorter commutes (my favourites are Extreme Flex from American Eagle). They don't move or chafe around the seat area, don't limit motion, don't slide down and are tighter around the ankles. Perfect for more casual offices or commuting students
Where was this filmed?
Do you need knee support for cycling?
This was really encouraging because it I was feeling self-conscious about using running shoes while cycling, but now I know is it possible to wear "regular" shoes and it's ok!
What make/brand is the jacket that Emma wears in the film? It's nice.
My problem with those lovely wind and water resistant jackets is that I end up sweating like crazy when wearing them, so I´m saved from water from the outside yet tormented by water from the inside.
meanwhile in a tropical country near the equator…
Can you write on what models of bikes were you riding on? Because they look really cool especially with belt drivetraines 🙂
Where can I buy that gray bike with the fenders at, online?
I wear
For hot day's : shorts low cut socks regular shoe's ( sorry not riding clipless yet ) workout shirt with wicking material ( works the same as cycling jursy with out the hi cost ) and fingerless gloves
Cold day's : almost the same just add more long sleeve shirt with wicking material wind braker sweater over that full finger gloves work out long pants I call them leggings ha ha ha ha sounds funny but yeah and shorts over for my head/face just a ninja mask or face/kneck mask my face mask also works as head cover 8 ways to use
For rain : rain what is that ?????? Sorry I live in California rain is rear here but I guess I will be the same as my cold gear
So thats my biking wear it work's o and yes this is to work and at work I ride my bike for my line of work only difference is I put a uniform over it
What do you wear when cycling through the city?