Why the right cycling clothing makes a difference on the bike
Men's cycling clothing must be specially designed for cycling. That means:
- tight-fitting to minimize air resistance,
- stretchy so the clothing moves with you throughout the ride,
- functional with pockets, anti-slip bands, and breathable fabrics
- a nice design so you look and feel your best while cycling.
Acelera Their men's cycling clothing is designed in the Netherlands and made from high-quality fabrics. As a brand for Dutch cyclists, we know the often unpredictable weather conditions in the country, so our fabrics offer the best combination of lightweight, elasticity, and durability. We don’t want you to pay for a trendy brand name, but for our high-quality racing cycling clothing, offered at a fair price.
The complete men's set from cycling jersey to bib shorts
A full men's cycling clothing set consists of at least a cycling jersey and a pair of bib shorts with padding. Add cycling socks, gloves, and cycling glasses, and you’re ready for most rides. At Acelera, all parts of a men's cycling clothing set are coordinated in fit and color, but mixing and matching is always possible.
In the Acelera line, you’ll find men's cycling clothing in three levels:
- Essential; for those just starting out or wanting to ride more budget-consciously
- Intermediate; for the avid cyclist who rides multiple kilometers weekly
- Professional for those who want the best of the best without paying the prices of the big premium brands.
How do you put together a complete cycling outfit?
You should start with the cycling shorts, as for men, the cycling shorts are the garment that has the greatest impact on comfort. Choose cycling shorts with bib straps and a chamois that suits the length of your rides.
Next, add the cycling jersey. Depending on the temperature, decide whether you need arm warmers, a windbreaker, or a winter cycling jacket. Cycling socks, gloves, and cycling glasses complete the outfit.
For a sleek look, a men's road cycling clothing set consists of cycling shorts and a jersey in the same color scheme. In more expensive road cycling clothing, the fabrics are also designed with aerodynamics and performance in mind, resulting in fewer bulges and less air resistance.
Men's cycling clothing by season
Of course, your clothing should also be adapted to the seasons and changing weather. Here are our Acelera recommendations for the different seasons:
- Summer (>18°C): short bib shorts, short-sleeve cycling jersey, cycling socks, and glasses.
- Spring and autumn (8-16°C): short bib shorts with leg warmers or long bib tights, long-sleeve cycling jersey or short sleeve with arm warmers, windstopper or light cycling jacket.
- Winter (<8°C): thermal bib tights or long cycling pants, thermal base layer shirt, long-sleeve cycling jersey, winter cycling jacket, winter gloves, and overshoes.
The rule of thumb is: winter cycling clothing for men requires a layering system of three layers, each with its own function. Summer cycling clothing is as light and minimalist as possible. Autumn cycling clothing is the most varied category and the season when a good wardrobe is most useful.
