Cotton: Friend or Foe?

We all have our favorite t-shirt that gets pulled out of the closet every laundry cycle. It’s fine to wear that cotton t-shirt around the house or around the town, but when it comes time to get on your bike and go for a ride, that favorite cotton t-shirt is not your best bet. Cotton absorbs moisture extremely well. That might be good for a kitchen towel when you’re cleaning up a spill, but that’s not what you want to be wearing when you start sweating in our hot summer weather. What starts out as a nice cotton t-shirt at the beginning of your ride will end up a wet, heavy mess as it absorbs all the sweat from your ride. You really don’t want it to be trapping all that moisture against your skin. Instead of a cotton t-shirt, opt for a jersey made of a good wicking fabric. This fabric will “wick” or move your sweat away from your skin which will help cool you off and keep you drier. Yes, jerseys cost more than t-shirts, but they are worth their weight in gold on hot summer days. Take good care of them (line dry, not the dryer), and they’ll last a long time. They’ll also help you have a much more pleasant ride in the hot summer weather.

Come check out our BikeTown jerseys. We just got some more in stock!

BikeTown Socks Are Here!

The BikeTown socks have arrived. Come on down and get a pair or two. With the weather getting warmer it sure is nice to have socks that will let your feet breathe!

BikeTown Jerseys

All right! BikeTown jerseys have arrived! Come on in and check them out. They are available in short-sleeve and long-sleeve in men's and women's sizes. There is also a men's downhill version. Kid sizes are available in the short-sleeve variety.

Coming soon...BikeTown socks

For all you off-road riders who want a little more adventure, come on out to Buck Creek Trails on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and be part of the weekly night ride. It's fun, it's exciting, and did we mention, it's in the dark? Of course, we don't want anyone getting hurt, so make sure you bring a light with you. If you don't have one, come on in to BikeTown and check out our selection of Nite Riders and TurboCats. They are light, bright, and easy to use.

Check out some pictures of the last night ride. These guys had a great time!

Is It Really Turning Colder?

Brrr! The wind was nippy this morning when I went out to get a little exercise. Abilene is not exactly the Arctic Circle, but about 15 minutes after I left the house I was wishing I had worn my warmer gloves and taller socks. (My socks didn't quite stay in contact with my tights this morning so I had a very pink, cold band of skin just above my ankles by the time I got back home.) I enjoyed my time out this morning, but was a little chilled from the wind within just a few minutes. There's nothing quite like a little wind and cold to make you uncomfortable on your morning ride, run, walk, whatever it is you are doing. I think I'll check the wind-chill a little better tomorrow and choose my gear accordingly!

Despite this morning's chill, we have had amazing weather so far this fall. There have been plenty of chances to get in some good rides. However, it looks like the colder weather is finally heading our way. Don't let that stop you from going out for a spin! Come on in to BikeTown and see what we have in cold weather gear. Leg warmers, arm warmers, long-sleeve jerseys, tights, socks, gloves, balaclavas, you name it...we have it. Let us help you continue to enjoy riding your bike - even in the cold. Happy cycling!