Mountain Bike Clothing and Accessories

Why You Need Good Mountain Bike Clothing!

The most important thing you have to pay attention to (after your bike!) before you go mountain biking is YOU !

And this is why it is essential to get the best mountain biking clothes you can afford because what you buy will determine how comfortable you feel and how well protected you are.

Helmets of course are essential and a given when it comes to deciding what you are going to wer on the trail. However confident you are and whatever skill level you are at there will always be something that will sometime eventually catch you out and it will probably be nothing to do with your riding skills or ability. For instance a dog could run out right in front of you when you are riding at speed and cause you to have an unavoidable crash! What happens then if you don’t have your helmet on? You might get hurt – yes even you! Rant over…

The best mountain bike clothing is that which protects you the most and makes you the most comfortable and this has to be for all the different weather conditions that nature can throw at you both for day and night rides! Obviously this is constrained by your budget but you should always get the best you can afford and always if you shop around for mountan bike gear then you will get some good deals. It may not be this years latest fashion accessorie but it will work. Most gear for mountain bikers is pretty well made and will alwyas do the job it was designed to do in most case.

Apparel and clothing for mountain biking has to be tough and rugged just because of the type of sport it is and the fact that you alwyas outdoors and at the mercy of the elements and whatever weather that brings you. Essentiall you want to keep warm and dry if it is cold and as cool as you can when it is hot. The main proble with the cclothes you waer when mountain biking is that sometimes you are cold and sometimes you are hot and often very sweaty even in cold conditions and it is this (the sweating that is) which will be your biggest problem. Make sure the bike clothing you buy can let the sweat escape or wick away to stop you getting chilled!

Make sure your buy your bikes clothes to wear in thin layers so garment can be removed or added as the conditions and your comfort level changes when you are riding. Remeber also that even small drops in air temperature can affect your riding comfort as when the wind comes up or you are on a lenghty downhill section (especially in the mountains) you will chill quickly on your bike if you are moving faster. So there always take a thin water proof and wind proof outler layer with you on long rides, because you never know for sure what the weather is going to do, especially in less tropical climates.

Mountain bikers can have a lot of fun, but to ensure that it stays that way then you really do have to get the right mountain bike clothing to suit every one of the different conditions that you are likley to meet on the trail, whether in open country, in desert areas, in woodlands and forest or even on hilly mountain sides. Be prepared for any eventuality to ensure continued fun and maximum enjoyment!

There several different types of mountain bike apparel to consider and these are jerseys, pants or shorts (both preferrrably padded – actually essential!), socks, special mounting biking shoes with cleats if you use them and don’t forget gloves if you need them and of course that outer wind and/or water proof layer garment. If you are doing some downhill or more extreme mountain biking then you should also consider getting some elbow pads, knee pads and even a full face helmet!

Don’t forget that you waill always nee to dring when out riding so a water bottle (or two) or some kind of back pack hydration system for storing and providing easy access to liquids while riding is a great idea. Also remember that you will need different clothes for differnet seasons in some areas so that you have full protection and clothing comfort in summer, winter, spring and fall or at least those seasons you ride in.

So always get the right clothes for this great sport and enjoy the great outdoors and if possible always buy the best mountain biking clothing that you can as they will last longer and also give the right comfort and protection when out riding those trails. With the best apparel you will be prepared, be comfortable, be protected and you will always have a great time.

Only buy the best – you know deserve it!