5 summer cycling style must-haves

Summer is around the corner and that means finding that perfect balance between style and functionality while on the bicycle. As more people take up cycling to get to work or play, there are more and more brands stepping up to offer sweet and stylish clothing that also utilizes performance materials so we don’t end up a sweaty, wrinkly mess when we get to our destinations. Herewith, five brands serving up the perfect blend of style and substance for your summer cycling wardrobe.

Terry Bicycles, Transit Bike Dress

When it comes to summer, nothing beats a good bike dress for keeping cool and stylish on the bicycle. This little black dress ticks all the boxes: looks cute as a button with a low-maintenance, wrinkle-free performance fabric this is both breathable and moisture-wicking. It’s loose-fitting with an extra-wide front placket and a shaped hemline that is longer at the rear. Essential for on-bike performance, $109.95US.

Swrve Skinny Knickers

Looking for something stylish but tough, these Swrve Skinny Knickers are loaded with a ton of performance features such as reinforced belt loops, double-welted back pockets, a zippered pocket for valuables, and generally some tough, high-quality components. It’s also designed for cycling — lower at the front and higher at the back. But the true brilliance of these sweet knickers is in the fabric. The tough, but stretchy fabric — a blend of cotton, nylon, and spandex — that is abrasion-resistant and durable, $110US.

Chrome Industries, Seneca Shorts

These cute and tough shorts have the shortest inseam of any at urban cycling brand Chrome Industries. And we kinda love them. Not only will they look fantastic, but the Seneca shorts are also comfortable and are made of a DWR-treated, water and wind-resistant cotton/poly 4-way stretch material. Comes with a zipper-secure pocket for valuables and a contoured waistline, $100US.

Club Ride Women’s Bandara Shirt

Looking for a classic plaid summer shirt with timeless style and plenty of performance, this gem from Club Ride is the ticket. While the slim fit works and looks great, the woven anti-wrinkle fabric has UPF 50 protection, lots of stretch, mesh underarm vents. The Bandara Shirt also has RideLight reflective accents, a chest pocket, hidden rear zippered pocket, and picture-perfect pearl snaps, $69.95US.

Duer, Performance Denim Commuter Shorts

Thank goodness for Duer, a brand that has long recognized the need for smart casual clothing that can be worn on the bicycle in all seasons. For the summer, there is nothing better than a pair of denim commuter shorts. The fabric is soft and stretchy but also retains the durability of that denim. The fit is super solid. The blend includes both Coolmax all-season polyester and spandex to go with the traditional cotton. And it shows. There is also the option to make your shipment carbon neutral, which we love, $84US.