Men´s cycling clothing

It is usual to wear shorts in summer, but at certain times of the day, depending on the temperatures of your location, you may need to add another layer. On occasion, you may even need accessories and garments designed for winter, such as those described here. In short, separating garments for summer or winter use, is a way of classifying the menswear collection, but it is, of course, normal to use a combination of all these garments, at certain times of year.

• Summer cycling jersey: the jersey is the most commonly used technical garment throughout the year, both in the long and short-sleeved versions. Most men's cycling jerseys are tight-fitting with three back pockets, to carry almost all you need on an average cycling trip. Although a multi-purpose garment is sometimes valid for several cycling disciplines, there are also specific MTB and road jerseys for each use. The differences between men's mountain bike and road bike clothing are considerable. Other factors to consider when choosing the right jersey are the rider’s level and physical features. The full-zip jersey is the most commonly used, due to its greater comfort and versatility.

• Summer cycling baselayer: Many cyclists choose to wear a close-fitting, ultra-lightweight and highly breathable, baselayer, even in summer. This quick-drying garment helps manage body moisture and keep you dry by wicking sweat to the outer layer of the rider's clothing.

• Cycling shorts for summer: if there is one essential garment for cyclists, it is cycling shorts. This garment supports the cyclist's weight on the saddle, and it needs to provide cushioning against pressure and vibration when riding on uneven terrain. A good pair of men's cycling shorts will provide the right fit, adapt to the cyclist's anatomy and feature elasticated, firm and breathable materials, and this can make all the difference between a pleasant day’s cycling, and an insufferable ride, due to discomfort in the saddle support areas. The chamois is a padded piece, attached to the inner cycling shorts, in charge of improving the riding experience. Its shape and density are designed for men's morphology, with important differences compared to a chamois for women's cycling shorts. The more time you spend on the bike, the better and more technical the chamois should be. As for the bib straps of cycling shorts, they are almost essential in most disciplines, in order to keep the garment in place at all times. Cycling shorts should always have bib straps for road cycling.

• Summer cycling baggy shorts: Essential for mountain biking, especially enduro and downhill, baggy shorts look more like a conventional pair of shorts. They are often used with the addition of a very light inner short with a chamois and with or without braces.

• Summer cycling socks: A good summer sock will be lightweight, stretchy and highly breathable, while maintaining proper temperature control. Quality technical cycling socks mainly use synthetic fabrics with antibacterial properties to prevent odour, among other benefits.

• Summer cycling gloves: In summer and warm weather, good gloves are also essential for comfort and protection. Cycling gloves ensure a good grip on the handlebars, preventing the hand from slipping, due to sweat, in high temperatures and during intense exercise.

In winter you need a greater number of specific garments for cold weather. The best way to protect yourself from low temperatures is to wear several layers of technical clothing. In addition, this layering system allows the cyclist to take them on and off throughout the day, depending on fluctuations in temperature, wind, precipitation, etc.

• Cycling thermal baselayer: the baselayer is in contact with the skin and one of the most important garments for winter activity. It should be close-fitting, breathable and very comfortable. Thermal baselayers come in both short and long-sleeved versions.

• Winter cycling jersey: if you use a jersey for winter cycling, it will be used as a mid layer, usually over a good baselayer. Depending on the temperature, cyclists will wear the jersey under a good jacket or as an outer layer in relatively mild temperatures.

• Cycling gilet: one of the most versatile garments for cyclists, also known in many places as a windproof vest. It is useful practically all year round and for certain situations, such as a prolonged descent, even if the temperature is not excessively low. The gilet also serves as an extra layer in the cooler, earlier hours and, because it takes up little space, it can easily be stored in a pocket or rucksack when no longer needed. It always has a full-length zip.

• Winter cycling jackets: The range of jackets on offer is wide and varied, and their characteristics depend on the conditions they are designed for. From relatively thin cycling jackets to jackets with a greater thickness, more layers and membranes prepared for the rigours of colder areas and harsher conditions.

• Waterproof cycling jacket: many cycling jackets have waterproof properties, buttypical cycling rain jackets are also useful in light rain and they take up little space, so they fit inthe pocket of your cycling jersey or backpack if you’re riding an MTB. Check out the waterproofs.

• Long cycling tights for winter: long cycling tights share many features with short cycling tights, but in this case they cover and protect the whole leg from the weather, as well as protecting the lumbar area in many cases. They always come with elastic braces. The fabrics usually combine several materials to make them warmer in lower temperatures. Some fabrics repel water to a certain extent, thanks to water-repellent treatments. A variation of this garment is the winter cycling ¾ bib, which is slightly shorter, but long enough to cover the rider's knees.

• Winter cycling socks: Winter cycling socks usually combine several types of fibres with therm-regulating qualities. Socks with natural fibres are often made from merino wool. There are also winter socks with wind protection or windstopper and winter socks with waterproof properties.

• Winter cycling gloves: There is a wide variety of long gloves, for winter use. Depending on the area and temperature, you should use relatively thin gloves and those with greater protection for very low temperatures. For road and gravel riding, these gloves ensure thermal protection while maintaining a good feel for the handlebars and brakes. You need to be especially careful choosing long cycling gloves to ensure you find the most balanced solution. There are a multitude of features that define a good winter glove: fabrics, windproof membranes, waterproofing, more or less visible colours, inserts in the palm and knuckles, tough-screen fingers for using a mobile phone, etc.

• Accessories for winter cycling clothing: In addition to the basic garments, there are a multitude of accessories to protect you from the cold temperatures. Many of these items are removable. Arm warmers, as well as leg warmers, in their "capri" or full version, are very popular and versatile. Every cyclist needs a good pair of these garments, which are used not only in winter, but are also very practical in between seasons or in the early hours of the day all year round.

It is also important to maintain your body temperature: it should be very clear that a large part of the temperature is lost when the cyclist's head is not well protected under the helmet. There are a multitude of garments for this purpose, and your choice, once again, will depend on the climate and time of year. We are talking about the typical winter hats, caps, bandanas, balaclavas, ear muffs, neck gaiters, etc.

Whether you are looking for the latest innovative garment, budget cycling clothing or outlet cycling clothing, we have a wide selection of garments at unbeatable prices at our Mammoth shops. Our staff will be happy to advise you, so that your cycling trips, whether in summer or winter, are always comfortable and safe. On this website you also have extensive information, as well as the possibility of buying online, of any product from our wide range of top brands: Gobik, Endura, Ale, Castelli, Assos, Specialized, Sportful, Vaude, Fox-Head, Q36-5, etc.