Choosing the Right Cycling Clothing for Your Holiday

Posted by daviddon on August 6th, 2015

Nothing puts a damper on a cycling holiday like forgetting your puncture repair kit or cycling clothing. While you may well be able to survive a little less comfort and maybe even escape your holiday without puncturing a tyre, transporting your bike seems like an awful lot of effort to make if there's a high chance that things could go wrong. No one wants to spend their holiday rubbing cream onto chafed thighs, so remembering clothing and essentials is important. Once you've readied your cycling clothing, stocked up on puncture repair kits and attached your bikes to the car, you'll be able to head off safe in the knowledge that nothing will spoil you cycling trip.
What Else Do I Need?
Sun cream is important if you're going to be outdoors a lot on your holiday. If the sun decides to be kind to you, you'll notice that cycling for long periods exposes the back of the neck to a lot of rays. Slapping plenty of sun cream on before you leave helps to prevent any painful burning that can lead to restless nights, so is well worth remembering. Some cycling clothing is available that covers the neck, or you could just put a baseball cap on backwards to be safe. Punctures can be frustrating at the best of times but to get one while on holiday is even worse. Make sure you have a puncture repair kit packed and ready for action. You really don't want to be wheeling your bike around all week!
What Cycling Clothing Will I Need?
The cycling clothing that you will need depends heavily on where you are actually going. Cycling shorts are a must for any long distance riding to protect against chafing. If you are going somewhere cold, or are planning on cycling at an altitude, then it is useful to have some thermal clothing to keep you warm while you are out. In warmer climates, some cycling jerseys allow you to unzip them, letting in the cool air. Away from clothing, if you're going to be doing a lot of riding in the sun, it's best to avoid a plastic saddle.
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