The specifics of cycling jerseys can be different, but most are designed with a number of similarities.
A cycling jersey is designed with the biking position of the cyclist in mind.
The design considers the shirt’s fit and function when a rider is in action.
You will also find these cycling-specific shirts with features to minimize the impact of wind on the clothing while riding.
Here are some common features of a cycling jersey
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Back pockets
Cycling jerseys come with pockets on the back side of the shirt for you to stash items so that they are within an easy reach.
You will find that these pockets are deep enough to allow you to conveniently carry many items with you like snacks, your phone, keys, and some emergency cash.
Most often you’ll find cycling jerseys have open pockets.
There are also some jerseys that come with a small zippered pocket.
But generally speaking, the back pockets are deep enough that you don’t have to worry about the items falling out even with open pockets.
The elastic design of the pockets helps keep your items in the pockets as well.
Longer back
Compared to a regular t-shirt, you will find cycling jerseys with a longer back that is shaped to fit you well when you are leaning forward on the bike.
The longer back side helps to prevent your jersey from riding up on your back side when you are reaching out to the handlebars.
Ideally you want to find a cycling jersey that won’t ride up on your back side when you raise your arms up.
Another part of a cycling jersey that is shaped with the riding position in mind is the front side of the jersey.
The front side is typically shorter than a regular t-shirt.
The neck and sleeves also tend to be shaped to fit better for when in riding position.
High neckline
A typical cycling jersey has a high neckline.
This minimizes wind from blowing down your shirt as you are cycling.
A higher neckline on a cycling jersey prevents the collar area of your shirt from flapping around in the wind by reducing the amount of wind that can enter.
Zipping up
Unlike conventional t-shirts, you will find that cycling-specific shirts come with the ability to zip up and down.
The zipper allows you to control your temperature conveniently while on the move.
Working extra hard going up those hills?
Easily lower your zipper to keep cooler!
Getting a bit of easy riding in on the downhill?
Easily zip back up so your jersey won’t be flapping around in the wind!
You will often find jerseys with the ability to zip up to half way down.
Elastic cuffs
In order to prevent the sleeves from flapping around in the wind while you are biking, cycling jerseys will come with elastic cuffs.
The elasticity helps to keep the sleeves in place as you’re riding along.
The bottom of the cycling jersey at the waist may also feature elasticized grippers for the same reasons.
HAPPY BIKING!
what do you need for bike touring?
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
see more:
- What to wear hiking
- What to wear snorkeling
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