Clothing (a jacket, pants and other things) for cyclist must meet certain requirements. It should be without rough seams, be light and flexible, and give the freedom of movement. And also it must retain heat well, flow out the sweat without letting the moisture inside. One of the most important attributes of biker’s clothing is jacket. Biker’s outerwear should be bright for security reasons. Now practical synthetic materials are used for the manufacture of windproof jacket. These materials can alleviate the weight of the jacket and provide comfort for the tourist.

Bikers often use a rain cover, made of synthetic fabrics such as nylon. Regular training suits made of a special jersey are also very popular for active recreation. These shirts, pants, t-shirts are not different at once from ordinary clothing. However, these clothing made of materials with sufficient safety margin for continuous cycling.

Sports footwear must be durable, elastic. It should be have good heat savings qualities and moisture resistance. It should not be slippery. If you wash and dry these shoes, they must not change shape and lose flexibility. You should lubricate the cycling shoes waterproof cream before your trip. Bike shoes should sit tight on the leg, so sportsmen recommend wearing lust one pares of jersey socks. Special gloves are designed to protect hands from blisters and abrasions in the fall, as well as to mitigate the vibrations passing from the steering wheel in your hands. Gloves should be soft, supple and comfortable. Some fans of sport tourism on bikes use a special helmet. They are designed to prevent head injuries during a fall.