Cycling fashion now available to suit everyone
Cycling fashion now available to suit everyone
Until very recently, the only dedicated cycle clothing available for local riders was made of spandex (lycra), came in a few basic colours and looked out-of-place on all but the slimmest of bodies.
Thankfully things have changed
Whether you are a weekend cyclist, commuting to work five days a week, or into competitive racing, riding comfort is paramount and a number of designers have responded accordingly.
Gone are the days of materials that didn’t allow your skin to breathe and made you sweat excessively. Innovative fabrics such as treviro microfibre and resistex carbon have reached Australia and these do an excellent job at keeping the cyclist dry.
Although the loud professional cycling team colours remain popular, there are now many other more subtle designs appearing across all garment lines.
In the past, larger people, and ladies in particular, were not well catered for in cycling apparel and felt left out, but we have recently seen the introduction of top quality jerseys and knicks to the local market that are guaranteed to last many years of constant laundering and come in sizes right up to XXXL.
Alongside the standard skin-tight combinations, many of the ranges now include a relaxed fit option that looks and feels more comfortable for plus-size riders.
It is also possible to buy children’s sizes suitable for ages 4 to 12 in identical styles and colours to the adult versions, creating an eye-catching coordinated look when the entire family is out on a ride.
