The Best Cycling Clothes and Accessories for You

Bicycle sales have exploded across just about every category since the coronavirus pandemic began, including road, mountain, gravel grinder and even E-bikes. Working from home, limitations on travel, and closures or avoidance of fitness clubs and gyms has led many to pursue fresh air and outdoor exercise, especially as we move into summertime. To help readers out, I’m presenting a series of guides with tips for women who are ready to expand their horizons and trying something new. For those interested in getting into any kind of cycling, I previously presented a Buyer’s Guide to Road Bikes and a Buyer’s Guide to Mountain Bikes.

Next, I’m tackling the key gear, clothing and accessories you need to go along with the bikes, which in most cases can be the same for whatever style of riding you do. My final piece covers must-have gear like helmets, shoes, pedals and more.

One such company I recently tried is Tonik Cycling, which makes tank tops that do double duty for cycling and yoga, jerseys, sport dresses, cycling jackets, and active skirts – but surprisingly, no shorts. Tonik’s motto is “Performance Apparel For Real Women – We Fit The Body You’ve Got.”