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What to wear when cycling in rapidly changing weather.

The UC kit design looks great in an ‘if Katherine Hepburn wore cycling kit’ kind of way, and other observations.

Bib shorts, cargo bib shorts, and a standout swing-season cycling jersey.

Rapha aero jersey, training jersey, and bib shorts are available in six sizes for each men's and women's cuts.

These socks offer excellent breathability, no-slip areas on the soles, and help prevent hot spots even when riding for hours.

Ultra-sheer yet compressive with an excellent chamois, these lightweight bibs work very well. Just don't go outside in them.

New apparel from the Australian brand includes on- and off-the-bike clothing.

There’s no better time to draw attention to these cycling apparel pioneers than Black history month.

Australian-based cycling apparel offers a simple, elegant style, with a remarkably comfortable and true-to-size fit.

A fresh look for one of the top criterium squads racing in the United States.

Must-have features and functions in cycling kits ranked from the least important to the most crucial.

Cold weather cycling kit to keep you warm and dry during your winter rides.

Here are my favorites pieces from 2021 and the best matching kit overall.  

The UCI banned the kit after four teams submitted similar orange and purple designs, despite the team being the first to submit its color scheme.

Despite having the same design for 2021, the UCI forced the Andy Schleck women's team to change its jersey for 2022.

The new 'blended' design aims to be more 'personal and human' as the rebranded team looks to next season.

Sure, some of it is marketing. But a few companies are making tangible changes.

California-based Eliel cycling apparel is ‘race-cut gear that lasts.’

Inexpensive gear with 1970s-inspired pop style.

Big changes for the women's kit ahead of 2022 as it is redesigned to match the men's but with some blue accents.

MAAP riding accessories help keep your fingers and toes warm while riding in cool weather.

Slovak superstar extends long-running relationship with Italian apparel brand.

High-quality, modern cut, and modern fabrics for a solid, summer kit.

Gravel is like mountain bike style for people tired of just doing roadie things.

Apparel and layering strategies for protecting against the cold to keep riding all winter long.

How to tell the authentic from the fraud — and should you care?

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Attention to details and easy-on-easy-off bibs make this kit a good buy.

Assos warm-weather cycling kits offer comfort and quality but pose a few concerns about length, and material breathability.

Great value for women's kit, and best for short to medium-length rides in moderate temperatures.

Capable kit for training rides in moderate to hot and humid conditions.

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If you're considering an investment in high-quality performance cycling apparel that offers comfort for a lot of miles, the kits from MAAP are worth serious consideration.

Tips for traveling with disc brakes, road tubeless safety, and bespoke yellow cycling kits.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Wednesday, June 30.

So pricey. So comfortable. Such a great hot-weather kit.

Rapha's Performance Trailwear features snag-free, high tech material that promises to keep you cool during hot summer trail riding.

This cold-weather cycling jacket is the most of everything — adaptable, aerodynamic, comfortable... and expensive.

A lightweight jacket offering heavyweight protection from the cold.

An outer layer that provides more protection than promised, without an overly tight fit.

How to set up Shimano Syncro Shift to get a wider gear range.

Mountain bike tech could offer a UCI-legal solution to improving aero positions on road bikes; more discussion about skin sensitivity, allergies, and irritations when wearing cycling shorts.

Our technical expert discusses rashes and adverse reactions to materials used for cycling apparel.

The jersey collaboration will benefit the Equal Justice Initiative, an organization dedicated to challenging racial and economic injustice in the U.S.

The packaging materials that protect bike products and make them look desirable on shelves pose a problem for an industry that touts itself as eco-friendly.

Bibs are surprisingly complex pieces of clothing to design. What makes a good pair? That depends on who you are and what kind of riding you do.

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