The best clothing for on and off the bike

The clothing and accessories that don’t require a change when you jump on the bike and cruise around town.

(Image credit: James Stukenberg)

You ride constantly and you choose a bike instead of a car whenever you can. You might also feel pretty good about the body that cycling has helped you achieve. When it's time to go for a serious ride it's easy to find whatever kind of cycling gear appeals to you. Like it or not though, there's more to life than just serious riding. You need accessories and clothing for on and off the bike.

You shouldn't have to choose between style and functionality. If you want to spend a few miles cruising across town you need accessories and clothes that won't hold you back. I looked for stylish clothes and accessories that look great when hanging out but also have the performance details you need on a bike. These are my recommendations.

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Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutia of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. 

Height: 5'9" Weight: 137 lb. 

Rides: Orbea Orca Aero, Cannondale Topstone Lefty, Cannondale CAAD9, Trek Checkpoint, Priority Continuum Onyx