When Spring Gets Here, Grab this Gear

From head to toe, these pieces will have you riding as soon as you’re ready to get out

From head to toe, these pieces will have you riding as soon as you’re ready to get out

How early can you get out for a ride? Well, that depends on you. The right tires and the right kit can make for a great ride, even if the conditions are less than ideal. Here are some top items you can choose from to get dialed for spring.

Women’s

You can pull these Peppermint Signature tights A ($ 130, pepper mintcycling.com) over your favourite set of bib shorts. There are reflective elements at the calves. Discreet 10-cmlong zippers at each cuff snug up the fit.

When the late spring ride holds the treat of a little rain and a stiff breeze, stuff the Liv Women’s Cefira wind jacket B ($ 130, liv-cycling.com) into a jersey pocket. Actually, bundle it into its built-in stuff sack, like you did with your old K-way, and then pop it in your pocket. Not only is the Cefira very compact, it’s crazy light at 107 g. You’ll barely notice it when you are carrying it around. When you need it, you’ll be glad it’s there.

The Specialized Women’s Merino Seamless Long Sleeve base layer C ($ 125, specialized.com) really only has two seams, attaching the raglan sleeves to the body of the garment. Still, the design makes for a comfortable fit. The merino wool, nature’s high-tech fabric, traps warmth, wicks away moisture and keeps funky odours at bay.