Cycle and Style

 2011 Holiday Gift Guide Want to find a gift for your road cyclists  friends or family? We’ve got a great gift guide to get you started! You may also find some things to add to a wish list of your own! Although a few of our picks are just for female “roadies”, most things here are perfect [...]

Shopping for your commuter friend or family member made easy! Here are some wonderful gift ideas for those who choose the bike as their primary form of transportation… For Your Bike…  Po Campo Panniers The Po Campo Loop Pannier is sleek and professional, so it’s easy to go from your bike to the boardroom. We [...]

Who said that using lights on a bike for safety couldn’t be fun? MonkeyLectric has looked at night visibility in the whole new way. The concept uses the spinning motion of the wheel and one stationary piece of lighting equipment to make the wheel become alive with bright, eye-catching designs and colors! So how does [...]

Since the beginning, mountain biking clothing has been designed for function, namely its ability to withstand falls, take on regular mud-spattering and be comfortable.  Loose-fitting shirts and drab colored baggy shorts made up a guy’s typical mountain biking wardrobe and at first, women just wore and adapted men’s clothes in smaller sizes.  Thank Heaven things [...]

British-made Rapha cycling clothing is known for their intense functionality and their simple elegance.  Rapha’s classic style is subdued, well-fitting and fashionable without being trendy. It’s nuanced: many of the pieces have color on color markings which don’t scream the brand name.  The clothing is favored for its high performance, comfort and attention to detail. [...]

In winter, wearing several well-chosen layers of clothing is an important part of staying warm.  The purpose of your innermost layer is to draw the sweat away from the skin and then to the next layer, so you’ll feel comfortable AND warm. As wicking ability is so crucial for a good baselayer, I am surprised that we don’t pay [...]