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Although many cyclists pay the most attention to core cycling apparel like cycling shorts, cycling tights, and cycling jackets, cycling accessories are also essential to ensure that your riding experience is optimal.
When selecting cycling accessories, the cyclist can target the following key cycling accessory categories:
Cycling arm warmers
Cycling arm coolers
Cycling leg warmers
Cycling gloves
Cycling headwear/neckwear
Cycling shoe covers
Cycling Arm Warmers
During those chilly days when it is too cold to just wear a sleeveless or short sleeved cycling jersey, but not cold enough to bundle up in multiple layers, cycling arm warmers are a perfect accessory to utilize to maintain warmth in your arms.
Below are a few benefits of cycling arm warmers:
Should the weather warm up resulting in the arm warmers feeling too hot, they are light enough that they can be taken off and stored away in the back pockets of your cycling jersey.
Cycling arm warmers act as a protective barrier between forearms and arm rest pads if riding in aero position on aero bars
Some cycling arm warmers provide sun protection in addition to warmth
Some cycling arm warmers do have reflective piping which is beneficial when riding in the dark
High quality cycling arm warmer fabrics wick moisture quickly
Cycling Arm Coolers
Contrary to cycling arm warmers, cycling arm coolers are perfect for the warmer days when you want to keep your arms cooler and protect them from the dangerous rays from the sun.
Below are benefits of using arm coolers:
Cycling arm coolers provide excellent moisture management and wicking properties
Cycling arm coolers keep your arms cooler by several degrees resulting in a lower body temperature which results in a lower heart rate
Some cycling arm coolers do provide sun protection from UV rays
Compression fit of some cycling arm coolers minimize muscle vibrations resulting in arms feeling better after long rides
Some cycling arm coolers utilize antimicrobial treatments to the fabrics used during construction which results in the minimization and possibly elimination of odors
Cycling Leg Warmers / Knee Warmers
During those chilly days when it is too cold to just wear cycling shorts, but not cold enough to wear cycling tights, cycling leg warmers are a perfect accessory to utilize to maintain heat in your legs.
Below are a few benefits of cycling leg warmers / knee warmers:
Should the weather warm up resulting in the cycling leg or knee warmers feeling too hot, they are light enough that they can be taken off and stowed away in the back pockets of your cycling jersey
Some cycling leg and knee warmers provide sun protection in addition to warmth
Some cycling leg and knee warmers do have reflective piping which is beneficial when riding in the dark
High quality cycling leg and knee warmer fabrics wick moisture quickly
Some cycling leg and knee warmers do provide compression which results in better circulation and enhances recovery by minimizing lactic acid build-up.
Leg and knee warmers with compression will also enhance performance by minimizing fatigue (because of better circulation resulting in muscles that are better oxygenated).
Cycling Gloves
Cycling gloves for most riders are the most popular cycling accessory.
Whether riding in the cold weather or warm weather, taking care of your hands is essential as one must have control of his or her bike at all times and healthy hands will ensure that this happens.
Below are different types of gloves that cyclists should consider depending on weather conditions and riding conditions:
Half finger Cycling Gloves
Half finger cycling gloves are typically padded to provide protection and relief to the palms of the hands and minimize or eliminate numbness of the hands which can occur during many miles of riding.
Half finger cycling gloves are often used in warmer weather and also ensure that the rider has a more secure

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