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Road Holland: Long-Sleeved Breukelen Jersey

Reviewed by Laurel-Lea Shannon

Made from 61% polyester and 39% merino wool with a full front zipper, the Breukelen is more than just a cold weather cycling jersey. Its classic design is form fitting, with enough room to layer underneath, making it a multi-tasking workhorse for your sports wardrobe.

Wear it on the bike in

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Be Seen: Firefly Belt From Road ID

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

To make the roads safer for cyclists, advocates in Canada and the U.S. are lobbying for changes like the 1 metre passing law (3 feet) and greater motorist accountability. So it behooves all of us to make sure we know and follow the rules of the road, and cycle as safely

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Bouré Women’s Elite Thermo Tights

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

Cold weather rides are a breeze in these snug and comfy tights. With their enhanced 8-panel design and articulated hips and knees, Bouré’s Elite Thermo Tights fit like they’re custom-made, on and off the bike.

The Teflon-treated ThermoRoubaix fleece lycra is so soft it feels like you’ve slipped on a pair of

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The CycleSkirt

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

There are probably times when you’d rather not walk around in your cycling shorts. Maybe you want to get off your bike to explore a village, or stop for a coffee with your friends after a long ride, or attend a post-ride lunch, as I did in August when two of

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Trek Women's RL WSD Short and Jersey

RL WSD Short

We get a lot of comments about cycling shorts on the website. Many women find that the padding in them is often so excessive that it causes genital discomfort. Some take extreme measures and cut out the centre of the chamois to be more comfortable. Shorts manufacturers who design

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Cycling Gloves and Socks

RL WSD Fusion GelFoam Gloves

You don’t need to sacrifice femininity to have a robust glove that protects your hands on the bike. The RL WSD Fusion GelFoam Gloves from Bontrager does both. With its multi-coloured top mesh—available in white, black or mint green—Fusion GelFoam gloves are sleek looking but also pack

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Sport WSD Short Sleeve Jersey – Trek Women

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

This lightweight, short-sleeved jersey from Bontrager (Trek Women’s cycling clothes are part of the Bontrager brand) is perfect for rides on hot, humid summer days. The Sport WSD Short Sleeve Jersey strikes a good balance between functionality—notice the 3 large back pockets for extra storage— and feminine flair—the shaped-to-your-body (but not

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Chamois creams: Soothe Your Cycling Butt

By Sheila Ascroft

Multi-density women's chamois

Once you’ve tried a chamois cream, you won’t want to go back to non-lotioned padded shorts. In case you are wondering what a “chamois” is, it’s the padding in a cycling short and is pronounced as “sham-me.”

In the olden days, cycling shorts pads were made of

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Bouré Bicycle Shorts

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

Unless you’re from Colorado, you may never have heard of Bouré Bicycle Clothing. It was started in 1988 by Drew Bourey, a bicycle racer looking for a way to earn a living in the sport he loved. A small local company, Bouré Bicycle Clothing designs, tests, and sews all its clothing at in

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Grease Monkey to the Rescue

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

Whether you’re out on the road or in your garage, changing a flat tire is a dirty job. Grease is difficult to get off your hands even if you have access to a wash basin. Out on the road, it’s impossible. Or it was, until now.

The founders of Grease Monkey Wipes,

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Clean Bottle

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

If you’re one of those people (like me) who worry about stinky, moldy bacteria growing in your water bottle, Clean Bottle is for you. It’s designed with a leak-proof, screw-off bottom. Gone are the days of adding white vinegar or bleach and soaking bottles overnight to get them clean. Just screw

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LUNA Sport's Epiphany Knicker and Print Arm Warmers

Epiphany Knicker (Epiphany: A moment of sudden intuitive understanding; flash of insight)

The Epiphany Knicker from LUNA Sport Gear is well named. From the moment you put these beauties on you know it’s an inspired design. Not only do they feel great but the fit is so flattering it will make your

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LUNA Sport's Stripe Jersey and Ricicli Short

Stripe Jersey

The first word that comes to mind wearing this jersey is quality. From the fitted, contrast-colour arm cuffs to the flattering fit, and trademarked Crescent Gusset, which keeps the rear jersey pockets flat against your back even when they’re jammed full of snacks—the LUNA Sport short-sleeved Stripe jersey is in

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LUNA Sport: Cycling Gear Just for Women

You’ve probably heard of of LUNA Bars—those yummy nutritional energy snacks made especially for women—but did you know that LUNA also makes cycling clothes? Inspired—and modelled by—the LUNA Chix Pro Cycling Team, LUNA Sport has been designing cycling essentials for women since 2006.

LUNA Sport’s goal is to “develop, test and refine the most authentic women’s

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HybridBackPack Review

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

I recently took the HybridBackPack for a spin. Don’t be misled by its name. This is not a backpack. It’s a bike carrier accessory that allows commuters to safely and easily carry backpacks, briefcases, laptop cases, shoulder bags, and small boxes on a bike rack. For

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