| One thing which many people may not think about | | | | purchasing the right gear is definitely essential. Your |
| when they take up mountain biking is the clothes | | | | clothing will need to be breathable and you will want |
| which they will wear. The main reason why mountain | | | | something comfortable as well as something that will |
| bike clothing is important is because it can potentially | | | | protect you too. |
| help you to stay safe as well as keeping you | | | | Firstly you should look into purchasing a good pair of |
| comfortable. | | | | cycling shorts and jerseys. Most professional cycling |
| Mountain biking can be really strenuous and it is likely | | | | jerseys are made from either quick dry or |
| that you will take a fall at some point. If you are | | | | microfleece fabric. Cycling sorts should be double |
| wearing the wrong clothing then it could cause you | | | | layered around the area where you will be sat on the |
| to have a slightly more severe injury than you would | | | | seat as this adds extra comfort. |
| with the right clothing. The thing that you have to | | | | The next item of clothing you should purchase is |
| remember is that mountain bike clothing has been | | | | cycling gloves. These really are important and they |
| specially designed to meet the demands of the sport. | | | | can have a real effect on how you ride your bike. |
| So it would definitely make sense to wear it | | | | They offer extra comfort so that you can grip the |
| whenever possible. | | | | handlebars better and they also stop you from |
| What is the Right Clothing? | | | | sweating onto the bars which can also alter your grip. |
| The clothing that you wear for mountain biking will | | | | Not only that but if you fall from your bike you could |
| depend entirely upon how frequently you take part | | | | end up with a serious injury as you put your hands |
| and what type of riding you will be doing. If you just | | | | out to stop you. Luckily by wearing the gloves it will |
| plan to go on the odd bike ride then a long sleeved | | | | prevent any serious injuries in these circumstances. |
| t-shirt, a helmet and some tracksuit bottoms should | | | | Finally you should invest in some wet weather gear |
| be enough to keep you protected. It may also be a | | | | too. This will help to keep you dry, as well as helping |
| good idea to wear gloves too as these can come in | | | | you to have a better grip on the bike. Overall the |
| really handy in the event of a fall. However, if you | | | | right mountain bike clothing can make all of the |
| plan to do quite a lot of mountain biking then | | | | difference. |