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Wouldnt be caught dead in Lycra

Cycling is an activity that can benefit people in a variety of ways. It can be a wonderful way to improve your health and fitness while enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery. It can also be a cheap and efficient method of getting to and from work.

Bikes are not just for Lycra clad finely tuned pedalling machines, they are a real option for fun, recreation and transport, used by people of all ages every day. There's no big fuss - they just dress for their destination, hop on a bike and go.

The idea that you need to wear the body hugging Lycra and flamboyant colours should not stop you from embracing cycling as part of your everyday life. So don’t worry, leave the Lycra for the racers and check out all the practical clothing made with cycling in mind. The clothes you wear on your bike can be the clothes you wear for the rest of your day.

• Choose clothing made from slightly stretchy or knitted fabrics.
• Look for comfortable more tailored fits.
• Three quarter pants are a great choice.
• Ankle bands are great for keeping cuffs out of the chain.
• Consider purchasing a bike with a step-through frame if you’re a skirts only sort of girl.
• Front and back mudguards will help keep your clothes clean if the roads are wet.
• A basket lets you to take all the girly bits you like without having to wear a backpack.
• Go slow, take it easy and avoid the sweat.

You want clothes that match your lifestyle. Clothes that look great, feel comfortable and function well on the bike. Versatile, that’s the key. You want to look good on your bike going from work to the coffee shop and in to do the shopping.

The casual urban style of clothing available on the market these days has allowed far more choice for the average girl to look good and be comfortable without the fear of having to wear the Lycra.

So get out there buy a new wardrobe, buy a new bike and go and look good while you improve your health and discover the joys of cycling.