At Sportshopen you can find the latest cycling clothes including Craft and Swedemount. When you are going to choose cycling clothes, there are mainly two things you need to keep in mind. The first is to buy clothes that fit tight and do not chafe. When you cycle, you sit in the same position all the time and then you need clothes that do not have folds or seams in the wrong places. The second thing you need to keep in mind is to get clothes that protect against wind and at the same time can transport away excess heat and moisture.

CLOTHES FOR CYCLING
Cycling is characterized by many years of competition and traditions down on the continent. The appearance of clothes has always been in focus in cycling. Colorful team jerseys and special leader jerseys are one of the famous leader jerseys is the pink La Magalia Rosa, which indicates that the wearer is in the lead in the Giro d`Italia. In contrast to the colorful jerseys, the classic cyclist wears a pair of neutral black cycling pants, white low socks and black cycling shoes. Nowadays have of course neon colors also make you more visible on the road!

Cycling pants
The cycling pants are the contact surface between your body and the cycling saddle. The fact that the legs are long and tight can anyone who has ever cycled a longer distance in shorts attest to the importance of. The inside of the tights is protected from chafing by the long legs. A real cycling pants has a padding in the buttocks. The function is of course to provide extra cushioning but also to absorb sweat. Cycling pants with braces, so-called bibs, are very comfortable. The braces and the integrated back part ensure that the bib does not slide down during the bike session. If it is colder outside, a pair of long cycling pants can be the solution. There are also loose legs – sleeves, which you can easily roll up and down if you need to adjust the heat. If you cycle in the winter, you will need wind- protected cycling trousers as the wind blows cool.

Cycling jerseys
Cycling jerseys are available with short and long sleeves. Both models have a shorter front than back. When you try on a cycling jersey, you need to think about how you sit on the bike. Cycling jerseys are made to fit well when you are leaning forward. This means that a cycling jersey does not fit particularly well when you stand up. A cycling jersey should have a tight fit and there is often a short zipper around the neck to be able to adjust the ventilation. On the back there is often one or up to 3 pockets. Perfect for a rain jacket, some energy bars or an extra hose.

Cycling jackets
A cycling jacket is a windproof jacket with a cut adapted to sit well on a forward – leaning cyclist. This means that the front of the jacket is short so as not to bulge when the cyclist leans forward. The back of the jacket is extended to protect down over the back end. The sleeves can be a little longer than on normal jackets as the sitting position on the bike is with the arms outstretched.