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10 Best Cycling Routes in Canada

September 2, 2015 by U.M.

The Great White North rivals any other country in the world when it comes to areas of natural beauty. Luckily for cyclists, this also means that there are a number of cycling routes in Canada that are well worth their time.

In this list we will take a look at ten of the best, all of which are worthy of you spending a little bit of time with them if you choose to go on a cycling holiday in Canada.

The Gulf Islands

Rather than being a single, dedicated cycling trail, with this option you will have your choice of the Gulf Islands, which makes the route ideal for those who like a bit of flexibility when they ride. Each island has its very own personality to explore and you could spend an entire cycling holiday getting acquainted with each one of them.

Yukon’s Ridge Road Heritage Trail

This 30 kilometer trail is ideal for people who want to experience some of the history of Canada, particular for those who are interested in the Gold Rush era. You’ll get to see the gorgeous Ogilvie Mountains in addition to coming across a number of old roadhouses that were built during the Gold Rush period.

Fundy Tidal Trail

Those who enjoy coastal scenery will find few better cycling routes in Canada than the Fundy Tidal Trail. Not only do you get to enjoy a bit of the seaside, but you will also encounter the Fundy National Park and Rocks Provincial Park along the way, meaning there is plenty to see and do.

Nova Scotia’s South Shore

If you are just looking to enjoy the ride without having to worry about having a particular place to go, then Nova Scotia’s South Shore is the route for you. You’ll ride through a number of gorgeous villages, all while taking in the wonderful scenery around you. This route is ideal for those who just want to relax and enjoy the ride.

Kettle Valley Railway

Some of the best cycling routes in Canada take in abandoned railroad tracks and the Kettle Valley Railway is probably the best of the lot. It’s a popular route, so you will likely encounter a number of fellow cyclists along the way, plus the Myra Canyon is truly a sight that has to be seen to be believed.

Duck Mountain

This wonderful mountain used to be a glacial summit, so make sure you wrap up warm if you’re going to take a journey there. The mountain biking trails will take you through gorgeous forest lands, where you’ll see majestic Elk and other animals if you’re lucky.

Magdalen Islands

You’ll need to take a ferry ride to get there, but this trail is one of the most interesting around and offers something a little bit different. Sand dunes and stunning beaches are the order of the day, but you’ll have to be ready to deal with some particularly strong headwinds along the way.

Niagara Region

One of the best cycling routes in Canada for those who simply want a chill ride, the Niagara Region allows you to follow the river that leads up to the world famous waterfall. The terrain is ideal and you will find that you spend most of your time simply soaking in the surroundings.

Toronto’s Tommy Thompson Park

This wonderful nature reserve features a purpose-built cycling trail that will allow you to take in every inch of this wonderful park. The natural views contrast beautifully with the city’s skyline, creating an experience that you won’t want to miss.

Icefields Parkway

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, there is simply no escaping the view of the peaks, which makes this one of the most wonderful cycling routes in Canada. A pair of difficult mountain passes await you, so be sure to bring you’re A game on this trail.

10 Best Cycling Locations in California

September 2, 2015 by U.M.

California is one of the most gorgeous states in the USA and is home to sun-kissed beaches, and other areas of natural beauty and a wine culture that is among the most interesting in the country. All of this combines to make it an area of interest for cyclists, so it is good to know that there are plenty of good cycling locations in California.

There is something for everybody, regardless of what you are looking for from your ride, so here we will look at some of the best cycling locations in California.

Napa

Napa City is a wonderful area and this route takes you through it. At a little over 20 miles it is a decent ride without being too exhausting, plus you will get to see the stunning Mt Veeder Road. Best of all, the rapid descent is one of the most exhilarating experiences you will have. Couple this ride with all of the amazing wineries and you have an ideal cycling location.

Napa Routes: napavalleybiketours.com

If you’re seeking a little bit of peace and quiet during your ride than this is one of the best cycling locations in California. From a paved road in the back-end of the village, you will encounter a gorgeous wilderness that always contains something interesting to see.

Mattole Road Route: sundaymorningrides.com

Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail

This 18 mile stretch of asphalt makes for a really smooth ride, which is great for road cyclists who want to see a little bit of nature as well. You will get to see a number of different parks in Orange County, allowing you to really make the most out of your visit.

Aliso Creek Trail: traillink.com

Pine Flat Road

Getting to the peak of Pine Flat Road is as much an achievement as it is a bike road, so make sure that you are ready for the challenge ahead. You’ll have an 11 mile climb ahead of you, which only gets steeper as you near the summit. The view from up there provides all the reward you’ll ever need for your hard work, though.

Pine Flat Road Route: bestrides.org

Stewarts Point – Skaggs Springs Road

If Pine Flat Road doesn’t offer enough of a challenge than Stewarts Point Road will. It’s considered to be one of the most difficult cycling routes in California and there are plenty of hills and off-road sections for the adventurous. Amateurs should stay away though.

Stewarts Point – Skaggs Springs Road Route: twistypedia.com

American River Bike Trail

This stunning trail runs for 32 miles and runs alongside the banks of the American River, meaning that you will get to see plenty of natural beauty on your ride. It’s also very easy to navigate and includes a number of places you can stop over and refuel.

American River Bike Trail Route: americanriverbiketrail.com

Bannon Creek Parkway

This cycling route is short and sweet, but it is also one of the most popular cycling locations in California. You’ll have the opportunity to mix with the locals in addition to exploring the wonderful Jefferson School Park and Bannon Creek Parkway.

Bannon Creek Parkway Route: traillink.com

Miners Ravine Trail

Don’t let the name fool you, as you won’t end up deep underground while riding this route. Instead, you’ll get to see the city of Roseville in all of its glory before following the course of the ravine that gives the route its name. This route offers a great mix of nature and suburban living environments.

Miners Ravine Trail Route: everytrail.com

Ohlone Loop Trail

Nature lovers, and those who enjoy birds in particular, will love this location. It takes on the wetland areas of Watsonville, which is located on California’s central coast, creating a peaceful ride that is not too far from residential areas so you don’t need to worry about getting lost.

Ohlone Loop Trail Route: cityofwatsonville.org

Lario Trail

The Lario trail is one of the best cycling locations in California for people who want to experience the dual nature of the state. On one hand you will get to enjoy the natural beauty of the LA River, whereas on the other you will experience the impressive industrial landscapes of the state.

Lario Trail Route: google.com/maps

Which of the 10 best cycling locations in California is your favorite?

Athletic Greens Review

August 30, 2015 by Lee Agur

What is Athletic Greens

Athletic greens is an all natural whole food premium superfood cocktail. It is designed to:

Naturally increase energy with 100% natural super foods designed to be immediately absorbed into your system for maximum benefit
Ensure superior health through optimum daily absorption of nutrients from more than 70 whole food ingredients
Provide your body with the critical vitamins, minerals, enzymes and co-factors you need to THRIVE
Active culture pre- and pro-biotic compounds help ensure gut health, protect immunity and strengthen your body’s natural defences

Athletic Greens Pros

Anti-oxidant Rich
High in essential nutrients
Great Taste

Athletic Greens Cons

Cost
Questionable Business Practices

Athletic Greens Ingredients

Athletic greens groups their ingredients into four categories:

Raw Superfoods – are greens that are nutrient rich and help keep the body pH a little more alkaline. The list includes well known beneficial ingredients such as spirulina, inulin, wheatgrass and more.

Herbs & Antioxidants – Pea protein, citrus bioflavonoids and lots of extracts.

Digestive Enzymes & Super Mushroom Complex

Probiotics

One serving contains at least your daily recommended intake of vitamin C, vitamin E, Vitamin K2 and nearly all of your vitamin A. Athletic Greens is packed with great ingredients.

Athletic Greens Taste

Greens drinks are usually gross however, athletic greens has been designed in such a way that it is a little sweet (from added stevia) and the greens are mild. It actually tastes pretty good, better than any green alternative on the market today.

Athletic Greens Cost

Athletic greens price may be a little bit steep with the regular price being $127 for 30 servings. 30 servings lasts 30 days so the cost is $4.23 per day. It seems unreasonable when compared to alternative greens products that sell for around $2 per serving; however, you may be able to justify it when you compare it to a coffee or two a day.

Athletes are recommended to take in 2 servings per day doubling the cost from $4.23 a day to $8.46.

Questionable Business Practices

Be wary of the autoship! Athletic Greens makes it difficult to cancel an order (you have to phone in), and you have to read the fine print to make sure you are not signed up for an autoship. There are customer complaints that the customer service representatives have been less than understanding. This is actually common practice for similar brands, but it doesn’t mean you know about it.

Where to Buy Athletic Greens

You purchase athletic greens directly from the website, links are below:

Buy Athletic Greens

Athletic Greens Special Offers

Athletic Greens Alternatives

Vitamineral Green – All around great product. Everything you need.
Green Vibrance – Great reviews and one of the long standing original greens product.
Amazing Grass Green Superfood – Great for the basics and inexpensive

Should I Buy Athletic Greens?

Athletic greens is a supplement designed for athletes, and it is a great supplement to boost energy, balance your pH, aid digestion and provide many essential nutrients that you may not be getting elsewhere in your diet. If you are not getting enough fruits and vegetables in your diet or are not taking other supplements then try it out as long as you can swallow the price point.

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5 Pro Cyclists to Watch Out for in 2016

August 30, 2015 by Guest Post

It is next to impossible to predict which riders will light up the racing calendar, especially in a sport where fate can be especially fickle. Riders racing for General Classification honours and team leader roles are easier to read, but the surprise appearance of young hopefuls who snatch stage wins from their elders is one of the things that makes cycling so interesting.

Narrowing down the list to just five riders was really tough, and we’ve skirted some of the more obvious candidates in favour of those who may have snuck in under the radar on the back of a great 2015.

5 Pro Cyclists to Watch Out for in 2016

Fabio Aru

The young Italian has climbed through 2015, first up mountains and then through the ranks at Astana. Handed leadership for the Giro d’Italia, Aru won two mountain stages back to back, and finished the race in 2nd place.

After teammate Nibali’s underwhelming performance at the Tour de France, manager Vinokourov appeared to lose faith in the 2014 winner and chose to send three possible GC contenders to the Vuelta a Espana in Aru, Nibali and Landa. However after stage 2, Nibali’s bad luck continued with a disqualification for holding onto a team car.

Aru’s season has been far more positive and far less controversial than Nibali’s so I would not be surprised if we see Aru’s name at the top of the roster and perhaps even winning a Grand Tour in 2016.

Geraint Thomas

The sheer volume of racing days has not impacted on the Welshman’s performance. After a solid cobbled classics campaign, winning E3 Harelbeke and claiming third at the stormy Gent-Wevelgem, Thomas has flung himself at two Grand Tours in support of Froome.

As we saw at the Tour de France, it is clear he is capable of doing a stellar job of his domestique duties and still finishing in a strong position. He played a decisive role on the climbs, calmly reeling in attacks from other GC contenders to keep Froome in yellow.

Thomas was arguably one of the strongest riders at the Tour, and we have seen him go from classics specialist to potential general classification contender. 2016 is unlikely to be his GC year, but Thomas’s career is accelerating fast.

Louis Meintjes

The former South African Champion had a great start to the season at the Tour of Oman, African Continental Championships, and the overall victory he snatched from Team Sky’s Ben Swift at the Coppi e Bartali in Italy.

As part of the inspiring MTN-Qhubeka team, Meintjes was never far from the front when the road went up in France. Sadly he was forced to abandon a few days before the end, but not before making himself known in breakaways and showing bravery on the climbs.

I’d like to see what he can do at the Ardennes Classics and he could have a Grand Tour summit finish in his legs in 2016.

Zdenek Stybar

Just one of Etixx-Quickstep’s powerhouses, Zdenek Stybar’s victory at the Strade Bianche came at the start of a busy classics campaign. Most notable were his handful of top ten finishes in France and Belgium including second place at E3 Harelbeke and Paris-Roubaix.

It’s easy to forget his Stage 6 win at the Tour de France as it was overshadowed by his teammate Tony Martin’s crash and subsequent withdrawal while wearing yellow. It was his second Grand Tour stage win. He could well double that figure next year and he might be an outside shot for a one-day Classic like Paris-Roubaix.

Adam & Simon Yates

The British twins may not be grateful for being lumped together all the time, but if Orica GreenEDGE can give them joint leadership, then why not? Success has swung between them all season and neither seems to show sign of weakness.

Simon had a great run-up to the Tour with a strong Criterium du Dauphine, taking home four top ten finishes and the best young rider’s jersey. Both twins relished the climbs at the Tour de France with two and three top ten finishes respectively. Finally, let’s not forget Adam’s victory at the Clasica San Sebastian where he seemed the most surprised to finish ahead of big names such as Gilbert, Valverde, Rodriguez, etc.

It’s fascinating to have two such similar riders in the same team and it will be thrilling to see how they progress. Will they continue to share the spoils or will the Yates rivalry be the most hotly discussed in the history of cycling?

There are so many other riders who have not made the shortlist, and no doubt a few names will pop up as the Vuelta draws to a close and we near the end of the season.

Two young hopefuls that will certainly have Team Sky fans excited are Brits Alex Peters and Tao Geoghegan-Hart, who joined the superteam as late-season stagiaires this year. With so much great British talent on the roster, it mightn’t be too long before we start to see some fractures within the camp. How long, really, will talented riders like Luke Rowe, who are well down the pecking order at Sky wait until seeking a leadership spot elsewhere?

Mikel Landa, widely tipped to join Team Sky next season, could well climb into contention when the road goes up at the Vuelta this month, and two more Orica GreenEDGE riders, Esteban Chaves and Caleb Ewan have great potential. They have both lit up the first week of the Vuelta with Chaves taking, losing, and retaking the overall lead, plus three stage wins between them.

And finally, it will be interesting to see what Tejay van Garderen could do with the form he demonstrated early in the Tour de France. He will be joined at BMC by Grand Tour hopeful Richie Porte, which may mean he is forced to play second fiddle, but the American’s GC potential is clear to see.

Is there anyone we’ve overlooked?

The Best Wool Cycling Jerseys

August 27, 2015 by U.M.

Wool cycling jerseys offer a number of differences to synthetic cycling jerseys that serve to make them an essential part of any cyclist’s wardrobe. Not only are they better for cold weather riding, as the material is far superior when it comes to retaining heat, but they are also able to absorb sweat and ensure that you don’t develop any pungent aromas while you are riding.

Of course, most people go for synthetic cycling jerseys first, but if you’re in the market for a wool cycling jersey these are the best ones that are currently available.

De Marchi Belgium 1974 Jersey

The classic style will never go out of fashion, and this is one of the best wool cycling jerseys because it harkens back to a bygone age in the cycling world. Coming with a manufacturer’s warranty that lasts for two years, the jersey is made from half merino wool and half acrylic, so you are truly getting the best of both worlds. It also has a quarter length zip and features three pockets that are perfect for storing all of those little essentials that you need whenever you go out on a ride. The sky blue coloring is contrasted by the colors of the Belgian flag emblazoned across the center.

Ibex Outdoor Clothing Men’s Pulse Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey

Ibex has built a reputation as a maker of quality cycling apparel and their pulse short sleeve cycling jersey is no exception. Available in both red and grape coloring, the jersey is made in the United States and features 96% merino wool compared to 4% spandex, for that extra little bit of elasticity. It is also machine washable, so you can easily get rid of any dirt that gets kicked up onto it when you are cycling across muddy terrain, and the merino blend mesh panels ensure that it will fit your form at all times.

Road Holland: The Montfoort – Women’s 1/4 Zip Merino Blend Jersey

This is one of the best women’s wool cycling jerseys due to the sleek and stylish design coupled with a level of practicality that you don’t get from many others. In addition to being made from merino wool, the jersey also features three rear cargo pockets and an additional zipper pocket should you need you take a few more things with you. Couple that with the handy reflective strip that will make you more visible when riding and you have a great jersey.

Road Holland: The Edam – Men’s Mid-Weight Long Sleeve Merino Blend Jersey

It’s Road Holland again with yet another high quality wool cycling jersey. This one is intended for male riders and is available in a wide range of colors, so you can always pick the one that best suits your bike. Made with a full zip, you can choose how open you want it, and a looser fit for those who are less comfortable with form fitting clothes and you have one of the best wool cycling jerseys for people who want to get the most out of their cycling. As an added bonus, it also comes with two large pockets and an additional zipper pocket for you to use as well.

Giordana Sport Knitted WOOL Jersey

This gorgeous jersey features a wonderfully sleek design and comes in a range of colors, so you can match it up against the rest of your cycling wardrobe. It’s one of the most versatile wool cycling jerseys on the market, thanks in part to the blend of wool, polyester and polypropylene, which lend the jersey its form-fitting nature in addition to make it better for riders in warmer weather. It also has three pockets at the rear, to allow for a little storage capacity.

Wool Cycling Jerseys vs Synthetic Cycling Jerseys

August 27, 2015 by U.M.

The clothing you wear when you are cycling can play a large part in increasing your efficiency and comfort levels as a cyclist. We all know the benefits of cycling shorts and other items of clothing, but when it comes to jerseys, riders have a wide choice of garments to pick and choose from.

The main distinction in the types of cycling jerseys available boils down to wool vs synthetic fabrics. Merino wool cycling jerseys offer a wide range of advantages, but synthetic cycling jerseys also carry a number of benefits and are more often preferred by the average cyclist. Here we take a look at both and why you should consider having one of each available to you.

Wool Cycling Jerseys

If you intend to spend a lot of time cycling in colder conditions, a wool cycling jersey may be the right choice for you. Merino wool is much better at retaining body heat, as opposed to synthetic fabrics that are often designed to keep your body as cool as possible when you are riding. This makes them ideal for those cooler rides where warmth is a factor.

Furthermore, wool cycling jerseys are specially designed to deflect moisture away from you when it is raining. The exterior will ensure that you stay nice and dry at all times, while the interior is absorbent and will keep sweat off your body when you are riding.

Wool cycling jerseys are also designed to ensure no nasty odors start to get in the way of your cycling, as they are layered to create as poor an environment as possible for bacteria to grow in. Couple that with the fact that they are machine washable in most cases and you can be sure that you won’t be emitting a nasty smell whenever you head out for a ride.

However, given that wool is used in the design, some cyclists find that wool cycling jerseys can get a little bit itchy on longer rides, which is a distraction that most cyclists could do without. They are also less efficient than synthetic jerseys when it comes to keeping you cool, though they are still surprisingly capable given the fabric.

Synthetic Cycling Jerseys

Synthetic cycling jerseys are usually the option selected by many cyclists and they certainly have their advantages when it comes to warm weather cycling. They are able to wick away the sweat on your body, allowing you to stay cooler, plus fabric like nylon and polyester breathe a lot better than wool.

They are also made to be as form-fitting as possible, which makes them extremely comfortable to wear in addition to providing an extra layer of support for your midsection when you are riding. Couple that with the fact that they are also extremely flexible, thus allowing for increased movement on the bike, and that they are more aerodynamic and you can see why they are the jersey of choice for those looking to clock faster times.

Better yet, cyclists who are on a budget will usually find that synthetic cycling jerseys are cheaper than their wool counterparts, so you can spend a little bit less.

They do have some downsides though. For one, even though they are fairly easy to wash, synthetic fabrics are much more likely to maintain those pesky body odours.

They are also not a great choice if you want to remain as environmentally friendly as possible. Wool comes from a source that is easily renewable, meaning said jerseys can be made without any worries about the effect on the environment. However, as forms of plastic are often used in the creation of synthetic cycling jerseys, you may find there is a pang of guilt if you are environmentally conscious.

Wool Cycling Jerseys vs Synthetic Cycling Jerseys which do you prefer?

Man Pushes Woman Cyclist In To Traffic

August 26, 2015 by Guest Post

Woman cyclist captures a man pushing her in to traffic through her helmet cam. The cyclist is riding through the streets and asks the man “please don’t try and knock me off.” The man continues to chase the cyclist down, swear at her and push her in to traffic. The incident occurred May 1, and Police are currently looking for this man.

Best Cycling Cameras

August 26, 2015 by U.M.

If you want to really get a good view of the action in front of you during a race, or you’re just interested in recording the things that go on during your commute into work, you need to know what to look for when you go shopping for cycling cameras.

Quality of picture, ease of use and durability are all important factors that you should consider, which means it is often not a good idea to just buy the cheapest one on offer. After all, the extra money you might have saved isn’t going to do you any good when the picture you’re viewing is so grainy that you can barely see what is going on.

With that in mind, we thought we would take a look at some cycling cameras that are definitely worth being attached to the front of anybody’s bike.

Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera

Being waterproof is something that is always going to be an attractive feature in any cycling camera, as it means you can keep recording come rain or shine. However, the Contour has much more to offer than a simple resistance to water. The ‘Instant On’ switch makes it extremely easy to start recording at any point in your ride and it is available in a wide range of colors, so you can get one that suits your gear. Couple that with a 60 frames per second (fps) filming rate, offering superb video quality, and you shouldn’t have any problems with this little beauty.

Forestfish(TM) Polarized Sunglasses with Camera

Get the best of two worlds at once with these excellent cycling sunglasses that also offer good video capture. Not only will you be able to protect your eyes from the sun at all times, but the camera will capture whatever you are looking at when you ride in high definition 720p. With 8GB of memory allowing you to capture plenty of footage, the camera portion of the package is also Plug and Play, so you don’t need to worry about installing any pesky software if you just want to watch a couple of videos on your computer.

Rideye Black Box Cycling Camera

We all know that the Black Boxes on aeroplanes are meant to be almost indestructible. In fact, the whole reason they exist is to protect important flight data that can let people know what has happened. That’s the thinking behind the Rideye Black Box Cycling Camera, which evaluates hundreds of different parameters every single second to help you avoid accidents, while also being extremely sturdy so it will survive practically any encounter. This is the ideal camera for people who are wary of road cycling and want to have something that will always be able to record any vital pieces of evidence.

Polaroid XS100 Extreme Edition HD

Polaroid has long been one of the most recognizable brands in photography and video, so it should come as no surprise that they create some great cycling cameras. This one films in stunning 1080p, with a low-light performance feature that allows you to capture great footage in the dark. It comes complete with both helmet and handlebar mounts, so you can choose where to put it, plus the design is extremely aerodynamic so you don’t need to worry about it affecting your performance on the road.

Shimano Sports Camera

Shimano makes some of the best equipment in the road cycling world, which is knowledge they have used to craft a cycling camera that is ideal for road cyclists. It’s light and able to capture footage in darker conditions, plus it has a number of wireless features that allow for videos to be transferred between different pieces of equipment quickly and easily. Couple that with the fact that it is waterproof and able to film in either standard or super-wide modes and you have one of the most versatile cycling cameras on the market today.

GoPro Hero4

The gold standard for best cycling cameras available is the GoPro Hero4! If you are looking for the best of the best look no further. This camera comes with all the bells and whistles. Want your picture to seem like a professional videographer captured it? The GoPro Hero4 Black has delivers a new ultra HD video in 4K30, 2.7K60 and 1080p120.

Which of these cycling cameras do you think is the best?

Sexy Cyclists!

August 25, 2015 by Guest Post

A list of sexy cyclists that just happen to all be pro’s, most are hot women cyclists but not all are female!

Niki Gudex – is one sexy cyclist! She is regarded as one of Australia’s top female mountain biker’s and is now in to photography. She may be creating a lot of wet dreams with her photos.

Victoria Pendleton – an extremely accomplished track cyclists with multiple Olympic medals. She’s got some strong legs! Need we say more?

Liz Hatch – perhaps even better known as a heartbreaker in Maxim, Liz Hatch is making a comeback in pro cycling. We are in Love.

Emily Batty – is really starting to break out in the Mountain Bike seen with a win at the Pan American Games. It doesn’t hurt that she is gorgeous either.

Martina Jancikova – Just wow.

Jenny Fletcher – the only triathlete of the bunch, but hey that just means she is multi talented.

Peter Sagan – has some boyish good looks and it appears the ladies don’t mind.

Marcel Kittel – with continuous wins at the Tour no wonder he is on the minds of women everywhere!

Who is missing from the list? Who is the sexiest female or male cyclist in your mind?

Benefits of Wool Cycling Clothing

August 18, 2015 by U.M.

Regular cyclists will likely already have a small wardrobe of cycling clothing made from materials such as Lycra or nylon, which are widely regarded as the best materials for the sport. After all, they offer the flexibility and support that you need to keep pushing when the ride is getting tougher, while also being able to wick sweat away from your body at crucial moments.

With that in mind, the advantages of wool cycling clothing may not be immediately apparent. After all, we associate wool with warmer clothing, which would seem to be counterproductive in many cases. However, there are a number of benefits that wool cycling clothing can bring to the table that are worth exploring, particularly in the case of Merino wool.

It Breathes

Every cyclist knows that a good piece of clothing must be able to breathe so that your body can maintain a cool temperature at every point of the ride. Merino wool is no different and you will find that it is actually much cooler than you might have first imagined.

This is particularly useful during those hot and sweaty rides, when the moisture on your body can cause plenty of distractions while also maintaining heat. A good piece of wool cycling clothing will be able to absorb that moisture, taking it away from your body and enabling you to stay cool when you are riding.

Fire Retardant

Now we will admit that it is not often that you are going to be in close contact with a fire when you are out cycling, but should the unfortunate event arise you will be far better protected by wool cycling clothing than you would with any clothing made using synthetic materials.

For a start, synthetics have a rather irritating tendency to melt in extreme heats, which means you actually end up receiving worse injuries than you might otherwise suffer. Better yet, wool cycling clothing is usually completely flame retardant, which offers an added layer of protection for your body should you ever need to get close to the heat.

This is actually particularly useful when you crash and the friction of the material against the ground can heat things up.

Handles Odours

Have you ever been out on a long ride and happened to catch a whiff of yourself? Sometimes, hours on the bike can lead to your body smelling a little less fresh than you would like. It can even get distracting if the pungent aroma is particularly strong.

Obviously, making use of deodorants is going to be able to help, but for that added layer of protection for your nose, wool cycling clothing is able to absorb a variety of odours that would otherwise cause you issues. Merino wool’s overlapping scales, coupled with its moisture absorbing properties, create a bad environment for bacteria to grow. This is great news for anybody who is taking their date out on a romantic bike ride and doesn’t want to completely stink up the joint.

Less Noise

If you wear synthetic cycling clothing you will be more than aware that it makes quite the racket when you are on the bike. All of that squeaking and crinkling can definitely cause a distraction when you are on a ride, particularly if you are just trying to enjoy the scenery while you cruise around. Having constant noise in your ear is going to stop anybody from taking in the views.

Wool cycling clothing, on the other hand, will be completely silent when you are riding. This means that you can enjoy your ride in peace and quiet if you need to really drink in the scenery around you. This makes wool cycling clothing a perfect choice for those long adventure rides, where the main aim is to enjoy the ride rather than get through it as quickly as humanly possible.

Vintage and Cool

Because wool cycling clothing is never going to go out of style.

Do you have wool cycling shorts? Wool cycling clothes of any kind? A jacket perhaps? A wool cycling jersey? Let us know what you think of wool cycling apparel as it compares to lycra.