Choosing the right technical clothing for a successful cycling weekend!

You can have the most beautiful route in the world and a bike adjusted to the millimeter: if your cotton t-shirt turns into a dishcloth after an hour, your cycling weekend will feel very long. Clothing is the equipment we underestimate the most... until the first four-hour ride.

Choosing the right technical clothing is not just about style (even if, we admit, we like to ride with beautiful pieces). Above all, it guarantees comfort, freedom of movement, and protection from the weather, from the first to the last kilometer. Here's how to put together an outfit that works for you.

Why cotton won't do

Everyday clothes are simply not designed for cycling. Cotton retains sweat, causes irritation, and gets heavier over the hours. It offers neither back pockets for your snacks, nor ventilated zips, nor flat seams, and it protects you from neither wind, nor rain, nor cold.

Technical clothing, on the other hand, is designed to wick away perspiration, regulate your body temperature, protect you from the elements, and reduce chafing during long hours in the saddle. In other words: you forget about them, and that's exactly what we ask of them.

The jersey, your second skin

It's the piece in direct contact with your skin, so it must be breathable, lightweight, and comfortable. In the Les Bornées collection, designed in Italy, you'll find short-sleeved jerseys (Baby Blue or Competizione collections) for nice days, and a useful long-sleeved Competizione jersey for when the air gets cooler.

Choose your jersey based on the forecast weather and the style that suits you: performance does not preclude elegance, in fact, it's a bit of our trademark.

The bib shorts, your best ally in the saddle

If you only had to invest in one piece, this would be it. Good bib shorts with a well-designed chamois pad are what allow you to ride for several hours without pain. The Wave collection is available in short versions for women and men, and in a long thermal version for cool mornings or harsher conditions.

A piece of advice worth its weight in gold: for a cycling weekend, go with bib shorts that you already know well. Breaking in a new model on the big day means taking the risk of irritations that spoil the whole trip.

The accessories that change everything

They seem anecdotal, but they are decisive. Wave thermal leg warmers cover the lower legs when temperatures fluctuate. Push Harder or Watts Lover technical socks pamper your feet over time. And the eco-friendly 500 ml water bottle reminds you that hydration remains a pillar of the outing: ergonomic, durable, always within reach.

Add sunglasses and gloves appropriate for the season, and you're ready for just about anything the sky can invent.

Composing your outfit according to the weather

In hot weather, the formula is simple: short-sleeved jersey, short bib shorts, light socks, glasses, and a thin cap under the helmet. In mid-season, switch to a long-sleeved jersey or add a light windbreaker, bring out the leg warmers if needed, and opt for thinner gloves. When cold or humidity sets in, layer a long-sleeved jersey and overjersey, put on the long thermal bib shorts, and complete with warm gloves, shoe covers, and a thin hat under the helmet.

The principle to remember: each layer has a precise role, no need to pile on just for the sake of it. Try on your clothes in the riding position to check that they remain comfortable, adapt the cut to your morphology, and, above all, test the whole outfit on a training ride before the big departure. You'll get your bearings calmly, without any unpleasant surprises.

A well-thought-out outfit is half of a successful cycling weekend: the body is dry, the mind is free, and all that's left is to enjoy the road. To compose yours, take a look at the Les Bornées shop and its Made in Italy technical collection. And if you want to check that nothing is missing from your suitcase, our complete checklist for a successful sports cycling weekend awaits you, before choosing your next cycling weekend with us.

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