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Clothing for Riding Your Bike in the Fall

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged , , , , , , , on October 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The temperatures during the fall season (same with early spring) really test how creative you can be with your cycling wardrobe. It’s not warm enough to be wearing short sleeves and shorts, but it’s not cold enough to break out the tights and jacket. So then when presented with the opportunity to ride in the fall, your brain starts to think through what’s in your closet that can be mix-and-matched to meet your needs. I’ve seen some very creative attempts, from wearing to pairs of shorts (both with chamois) to arm warmers over a long sleeve jersey. Whatever you find that works for you, great. For those who don’t have a clue where to begin, here are a few options to consider:

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Cycling Jackets: Transparent Racing Capes Reviewed

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, Product Reviews, tagged , , , , , on May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The “racing cape” is a unique piece of cycling apparel. It’s purpose is to keep you protected from the wind and rain while still showing your team kit and race number. It does all of those things…to a certain extent.

Does it keep you protected from the wind?
Yes, and it does a really good job of it. Most rain capes are not made to fit like a jacket you wear over clothes, they’re made to fit like a cycling jersey; form fitted. This is great because it translates to not having extra material to…

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Ms. Roadie’s new ride.

Posted in Grumblings, tagged , , on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

So, this week Ms. Roadie decided she wanted to join the peleton… well not exactly. We hit the road and visited a few of the local shops around Indy that carry bikes.  While we were looking for the same bike, it turns out we were looking for two very different things. Actually, what I found [...]

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