If you want to go from a weekend cyclist to a true cycling superstar, it is going to take time, training, and the right gear to get you there. When the Santini pro-sponsored team rode in the Tour de France, they were doing it wearing a sleeveless jersey which helped them ride in comfort on those hot and humid days. If you are looking for gear that gets you through rough terrain, multiple climates and long excursions, look for the same gear that the professionals use.

You might think that you could never afford the pro gear that riders everywhere are turning to in large numbers with but these cycling clothes are available to cyclists at all levels for reasonable prices. The comfort and durability of items like the sleeveless jersey from Santini are worth owning. The item will last longer than a lesser brand and you will perform better in a product that is designed for professionals. Looking into owning a few pieces of biking gear used by the pros is a step toward better biking performance and a more enjoyable experience.

As you consider purchasing cycling attire for your self or family members, look for brands such as Inverse, Santini, Ms Tina and BioRacer. These brands offer original team issue clothing sure to get any cycling enthusiast in the pro biking mindset. As you train and begin to understand the powerful benefits of owning quality gear, evaluate what areas you could use help with and consider additional pro gear pieces to help you move up in your training. Look for pro clothing when it comes to your cycling jerseys, both long and short sleeved. Look for the right bike shorts, such as Santini bib shorts, and get the comfort and style that the pros have.

Don't forget about the little details when it comes to your biking style, either. While you are checking out the best cycling jackets on the market, look for a cycling cap as well as knee warmers and arm warmers to keep you on the trails even when it the temperature dips as the evening sets in. You will be feeling the burn and keeping cozy as well with the best riding gear on the market to back you up. The pros trust these brands for good reason. You too can rely on them to get you through the rough patches of your training in great condition.

Let's not forget, you will love the way that you look in original team issue clothing from brands like BioRacer, Inverse, Santini, or Ms Tina, as much as you love the way that you feel. There is nothing like knowing that you have all of the advantages behind you to help you step up your training and really push the limits of what you thought you could handle. Original team issue gear is more comfortable, more durable, and the kind of gear trusted by the pros to help them get through the toughest races like the Tour de France as well as their daily training and practice. With the power of the pros behind you, you will be ready to take on any race.

Ben Anton, 2007

Ben Anton is based in the Northwest and is a regular writer for TSC.

Interested in learning more about and jerseys?

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