Find Road Bike Clothing for All Seasons

Breathable fabrics such as polyester and elastane quickly wick away moisture and dry quickly – ideal for hot days. Fabrics with microfibers are particularly suitable. Their fine structure supports transpiration and ensures that the skin feels comfortable. Odor-neutralizing properties, such as antibacterial coatings, are important for long periods of wear or for multi-day rides. We generally recommend bright-colored fabrics, as these tend to reflect the sun's rays.

Our expert tip: always wear breathable fabrics next to the skin to avoid chafing.

Cycling clothing with integrated UV protection is indispensable in summer. High-quality garments block up to 98% of UV radiation, depending on the density and structure of the fabric. Special UV protective treatments on polyester or nylon fibers provide a protection factor of UPF 30 to 50+. This is especially important, as the shoulders and thighs are exposed to strong sunlight when riding a bike. Compared to conventional fabrics, UV-resistant materials also offer longer durability.

In spring and autumn, it is important to strike a balance between insulation and breathability. Many road bike garments combine materials such as polyester, merino wool or technical membranes to retain heat and wick away moisture. These fabrics prevent you from cooling down on fast descents, while at the same time not overheating you on ascents. Membranes such as Gore-Tex Infinium or Windstopper in particular allow targeted air circulation while providing weather protection.

The weather can change hourly during the transitional seasons. That's why you should also have wind- and water-repellent cycling clothing in your road bike wardrobe. Windbreakers or long-sleeved jerseys protect your upper body from cold air and light rain without limiting your freedom of movement. High-quality jackets often offer pre-shaped sleeves and extended back panels that provide optimal protection even when you're in a stretched road bike riding position.

Our expert tip: When it's rainy and the road is wet, fenders are an ideal addition to windbreakers and overshoes.

Arm and leg warmers, neck warmers and skull caps, as well as lightweight gloves, are secret weapons in autumn and spring. Elastic thermal materials have a light inner lining that feels warm against the skin but is also breathable. Siliconized cuffs ensure a secure, non-slip fit. The advantage of cold-weather accessories is that you can put them on and take them off as you like while you're riding, and they take up very little space in your rear pockets. This makes them perfect for cool mornings or windy descents.

In winter, it is important that materials insulate heat and simultaneously wick away excess moisture. Thermal fabrics with brushed fleece lining provide effective heat retention, while membranes such as Gore-Tex Infinium or Polartec NeoShell provide targeted breathability and weather protection. Functional materials such as merino wool are particularly suitable as a base layer, as they are naturally insulating and odor-neutralizing, even on long rides.

Cold wind and rain are the biggest challenges in winter. Windproof and waterproof membranes such as Gore-Tex are the solution. They reliably protect the upper body, legs, hands and feet without restricting breathability and freedom of movement. Neoprene fabrics are waterproof, elastic and thermally insulating – ideal for providing hands and feet with additional protection against moisture. Softshell surfaces are so dense that you won't get cold even when riding downhill in your thermal bib-tights.