For this area, it is preferable if you have more than one pair of sunglasses or a pair with removable lenses, so you can ride with lighter or clear lenses when it is cloudy or foggy. When performing any rigorous sport, it is advisable not to wear cotton clothing. Cotton doesn t wick away moisture effectively and becomes heavy as it soaks. A cycling jersey is best. The benefits include pockets in the back for food and supplies and a front zipper to adjust your temperature.
Many people are reluctant to wear cycling shorts because of preconceived notions about modesty.
Cycling shorts have a sewn in chamois, however, which serves partly as a covering and partly as a padding to keep the rider from getting a saddle sore on his or her crotch. The shorts are seamless, unlike regular shorts, which drastically increases comfort. They have the benefit of having an ultra hard sole and keeping the foot in the proper position with the ball of the foot directly over the pedal axle for maximum efficiency. The hard sole does not translate into uncomfortable, however. In fact, the shoe is more comfortable than a bulky running shoes in a strap or non-strap pedal system.