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What To Wear On Your First Mountain Bike Ride

What To Wear For Mountain Biking

(Disclaimer: there’s a good chance this article contains affiliate links if you click on one of them I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.)

When I first started mountain biking, I did not look like a mountain biker. I wore soccer shorts, ankle socks, and tennis shoes.

But did that stop me from having fun? Absolutely not.

If you’re just getting into mountain biking, wear whatever you have. Athletic shorts, running shirts, ankle socks, and a road bike helmet.

Guaranteed you’ll still have fun.

But if you’re looking to invest in mountain bike-specific apparel, this post is for you.

Mountain biking is a huge industry and there are thousands of clothes and gear styles and accessories to choose from.

So how do you know what to wear? This guide will walk you through it.

Let’s start from the top down.

1. A Helmet

A helmet is the most vital piece of mountain bike equipment you can invest in. Promise me that you will never ride without a helmet, mkay?

You may already own a helmet, but if it’s over ten years old it’s definitely time for a new one. The material can break down over time and helmet technology has advanced significantly over the past decade.

The current MIPS technology (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) is designed as a slip-panel system that reduces rotational forces during impact.

If you’re buying a new helmet, make sure it has a little MIPS sticker on it.

There are two types of helmets worth looking into. The first is a half-lid, which is basically your normal helmet. For mountain biking, make sure it has a visor to help keep sun out of the eyes. Visors also give you a little more protection if you find yourself going over the handlebars.

The other option is a breakaway helmet. These are my personal favorites because they transition quickly and easily from a half-lid to a full-face. The chin guard is removable. Keep it off if you’re headed out on a cross-country ride or strap it on if you’re headed to the bike park.

I recommend the Bell Breakaway.

2. Sunglasses

Sunglasses are a pretty important piece of mountain biking gear. Not only do they shade your eyes from the sun, but they also keep dirt and dust from flying into your eyeballs which could send you tumbling off the trail.

Many riders ride with their normal everyday sunglasses, which work just fine.

You can also invest in bike-specific glasses with interchangeable lenses for every type of riding including dark forested trails or high UV terrain.

The ‘best’ mountain bike glasses, though, are transition lenses, or photochromic lenses. These lenses darken in high-light terrain and lighten up during low-light situations.

They’re great for multiple riding conditions and avoid the need to change lenses for various ride conditions.

These are great affordable glasses or if you want to go highend I recommend the Smith Attack MTB Clear to Gray.

3. A Jersey

Athletic shirts will work just fine if you don’t want to invest in a full mountain bike ‘kit’ yet, but if you’re ready to deck yourself out in full mtb gear you can find plenty of mountain bike-specific jerseys.

What makes them mountain biking specific? Nothing really except the brand and style.

Most mtb jerseys are made to be loose-fitting (as opposed to skin-tight roadie jerseys) and… that’s about it.

Many will have brand names or logos scrawled across the sleeves or chest (like Troy Lee Designs or the Fox logo), so mountain bike jersey’s definitely have ‘look’. But they’re not essential for riding.

You can choose from 3/4 sleeves, full sleeves, short sleeves, button down, flannel, crazy patterns, or simple monotone.

My favorite mountain bike jersey brands include Dakine, ZOIC, Fox, and Yeti.

4. A Hydration pack

Not exactly apparel, hydration packs are nonetheless important pieces of gear for mountain biking.

You have a few options:

Option 1 is a backpack-style hydration pack like a CamelBak or Osprey pack. This is my personal favorite because I can store lots of snacks. More snacks = better.

Option 2 is a lumbar pack. I’ve honestly tried these and don’t love them because the strap digs into my stomach (probably because I’m carrying too many snacks). But other people - like my brother and boyfriend - swear by them.

Option 3 is to just carry a water bottle in a frame cage. This is fine if you’re just going out for a quick ride close to home, but if you’re doing any longer or are heading in the backcountry you’ll definitely need to carry more water and other essentials.

5. Gloves

Gloves help keep you hands tight on the grips by preventing slip from sweat or dirt. They’re not mandatory (some riders actually prefer to ride without them), but I personally always wear gloves.

Some mountain bike-specific gloves have a bit of padded protection just incase you become friendly with a tree and others are simple liners for the hands.

If you’re just starting out, a simple glove will do. I really love HandUp gloves because they’re made in the USA and they make you look really cool. #partytime.

6. Shorts

You can wear any old athletic short when you’re just starting out in the saddle, but eventually you’ll probably want to upgrade to some mountain bike specific shorts.

Mountain bike shorts tend to be longer in length than regular athletic shorts (think more like board shorts) and they have strategic pockets and are made from breathable and stretchy fabric. Some even have airflow vents and built-in protection.

You can stay simple with mountain bike shorts or you can go flashy. I LOVE Shredly’s patterns and styles. Sorry dudes, these are just for the ladies.

FYI: a big mountain biking faux pax is to have a gap between your shorts and your knee pads 😉

7. Liners

If you buy one piece of mountain bike apparel (aside from a helmet) it should be liners - aka chamois. Liners keep your nether regions happy during longer rides and they help prevent chaffing which, as you can imagine, is really not a fun experience.

There’s no ‘best’ mountain bike shorts liner on the market, but a few of many favorite brands are Louis Garneau, Yeti, and Pearl Izumi.

8. Socks

Socks are the most important piece of mountain biking apparel. They make or break your mountain bike outfit.

Just kidding 😂

Wear whatever socks you want. But if you want to ‘look’ like a mountain biker, get some that pull up to at least half calf length.

This will help protect your shins somewhat from branch scratches and keep dirt, dust, and sweat from sliding down into your shoes.

9. Shoes

If you’re just starting out, you can really wear any sneaker or athletic shoe that you already have.

But once you decide to get more serious about mountain biking (which I guarantee that you will because it’s the best sport in the world) then you’ll want to invest in some mountain biking-specific shoes.

You have a lot of options. First you need to decide if you are going to ride flat pedals or clipless pedals. Personally I ride on flats, but my boyfriend rides clipless so it really comes down to personal preference and what you’re comfortable with.

There is no right or wrong answer despite the heavy debate among the mountain bike community that one is better than the other.

You can also ride both depending on the terrain. I’d actually like to get a clipless pedal/shoe set up for when I’m riding more cross-country terrain.

Once you decide with pedal to go with (flats or clipless) then you need to decide which shoe to get.

Flat mountain bike shoes have a grippy rubber sole and semi-stiff shell to keep your feet glued to the pedals. Clipless compatible shoes are similar, but have a platform to attach cleats to so that you can clip into your pedals.

For someone just starting out, I recommend getting the Five Ten Freerider’s. They’re a great entry-level shoe that are relatively affordable.

Shop Women’s Five Ten Freerider’s

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Do you have questions about what to wear mountain biking? Drop a comment below!

Gear Up!

Below are a few of my favorite pieces of mountain bike gear and products that I wear on the trail. If you click on one of them, I may receive a small commission (at no extra charge to you) for which I am eternally grateful!

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Packing list PBP 2019

Riding gear: Lazer Z1 helmet, Lupine Blika headlight, Fizik M3 shoes, Doppio Slavo checkered socks, Mavic baselayer, Mavic Merino jersey, Mavic Allroad bib shorts, 100% Speedtrap Photochromic

Apidura Racing series handlebar bag: Sea to Summit reactor sleeping bag liner, Big Agnes AXL air sleeping pad, Big Agnes AXL air pillow, CO2 cartridges and rag, space blanket, Eagle Creek ultralight essentials bag, Spurcycle Multi Pouch

Essentials bag: shampoo and shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, microfiber facecloth/towel, blister patches, bug spray, Safety Skin Products sunspread and reflective spread, Muc Off chamois cream, Happy Bottom skin repair cream, vitamins and caffeine capsules, Rubytech micro towel, Victorinox Swiss tool card.

Multi Pouch: Woodman’s Finest chain lube, tubeless repair kit, iPhone charger/cable, ORS, Spurcycle Ti tool, pen, Opinel No8 Stainless Steel, Swiss Tool nr 5 hex key (Moots seatpost), Duct tape

Moots tool keg: Routt RSL derailleur hanger, rag, two Tubolito tubes, Wolftooth chain link tool/tire levers w/two 12-speed chain links, Tubolito patches.

Apidura Racing Series 7L seat pack: Mavic Allroad Insulate vest, Mavic Essential H2O jacket, Mavic Allroad spare bib shorts, Mavic merino leg and arm warmers, Mavic spare baselayer, Mavic Essentials Merino Long Sleeve Jersey, Mavic Merino gloves, Handup medium (wind) gloves, Doppio Slavo (spare) socks, Il Magistrale Buff

Apidura Racing Series 4L frame pack: Busch + Muller E-Werk and buffer battery, Rubyteck Micro towel, pump, spare etap batteries, Lupine USB 1 charger, Hiplock Z-lock and key, toilet paper, disposable washing gloves (impregnated with wash lotion), Veloforte drinking powders and energy bars.

Apidura Expedition Series 1L top tube bag: Jack Link’s beef jerky (loads of protein), Overstim’s energy gels ans energy bars, Sports2 fruit bars.

Further Bike specs: Moots Routt RSL titanium frame, Moots ti stem and seatpost, Enve gravel handlebar, Selle SMP bar tape and Forma saddle, Spurcycle bell (black), King Cage Ti bottle cages, Sram Red AXS 1X 12-speed groupset (42X10-33).Son hub dynamo, laced in Mavic Open Pro disc hoops with DT Competition Spokes and Squorx brass nipples, DT350 hub in the rear. Pirelli Cinturato 35mm tires, tubeless. Stronglight fenders. Additional SKS power straps with Arundel 3rd cage. Exposure Lights Revo front light, Red Eye rear light (dynamo powered), additional Lupine Rotlicht rear light, Speedplay Ti Frog pedals.

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48cm:Handup Gloves' flannel ready for on- and off-bike duty

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (BRAIN) — Handup Gloves' Flextop Flannel embodies the "ride in what you work in" mindset — designed for on- and off-the-bike comfort.

Features include a cotton/polyester blend patch stretching from chest to back so the garment flexes as the wearer reaches for the handlebars; added length in the back for coverage; two-button cuffs; and a front pocket to stash cash, a snack or other small items.

Sizes range from small to XXL, and the Flextop Flannel should be machine washed on cold and hang dried. Colors: yellow or orange.

Suggested retail: $44.

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Four Mountain Bike Gloves Worn and Reviewed

We check out four pairs of mountain bike gloves from Handup, Pactimo, Dainese, and Gore.

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How To Become a Youtuber

How To Become a Youtuber

Here are my top five tips for making it as a Youtuber! Hang’n With the one and only, BKXC!

Here’s a link to BKXC’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DFdy_qc-cqgKCyQTHLGzA

and Here’s The Singletrack Sampler’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUGBBnxQYezwJM9wi3F-Lg/videos

If you like sweet MTB apperal, I’m an official “Handup Gloves Ambassador”. Go to their website and…

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Get into the party season with HandUp gloves. 🎉

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FTC September News & Sales

Wow. It’s been a couple months since we busted out a newsletter. Here’s the skinny on whats up. Summer had us all up in the bikes and away from the computer. 

NEW BIKES BIKE BIKE ALL THE BIKES. OMG NEW BIKES.

New 2018 Scott’s have started to arrive. We will be getting in a mix of entry bikes along with higher end full suspensions and hard tails. Swing by to check out the new whips!

New 2018 Salsa fat bikes have started rolling in. We already have the Mukluk NX 1x11 build in stock and a Carbon SLX 1x11 build. Stop by and check them out! We have a couple leftover 2016 Beargrease’s too up for snags, get em’ while their hot. Get Fat this winter!!

New Surly’s we currently have an ECR, Troll, Krampus, and Long Haul Trucker hanging out. Let us help you get ready for your next adventure with these versatile and nearly indestructible whips. 

New Kink BMX Bikes

We have these super sick little kids bikes in from Kink BMX. Come check them out in 12″ and 16″.

Fall and Winter riding gear is arriving! We will be soon fully stocked again from 45 NRTH. We already have warm gloves, arm warmers, hats etc. Feel free to swing in and talk if you want advice on how to dress for the changing seasons or commuting. I am committing to commuting all winter this year as a test subject for gear. 

SHIT THAT’S GOTTA GO

Please refer to our facebook album of trade in bikes and leftovers. I may pay you to help me get rid of some of the road bikes we have sitting around. We have real bike shop bikes on sale for only $350!

Apparel Sale mention this blog when you come in and we will extend 40% off on over shorts from POC and Raceface. 

WE NOW OFFER FINANCING

We are proud to have partnered with Synchrony Finacial to be able to offer same as cash financing on models over $1,000. Terms are avalible from 6-12 months. Pay your bill off in the amount of time your agree to and pay ZERO INTEREST! No reason to wait on the eye candy at the shop anymore :)

CYCLOCROSS RACES

KEYSTONE CROSS - NOV 11

Join us for Keystone Cross hosted at Keystone State Park in Derry, Pa. Registration will be only $10 for all classes, $5 for an extra race. All proceeds go towards the park. We are working to get new sand for the beach, picninc tables, and start getting some mountain bike trails going!! This is not a USA Cycling sanctioned event. Categories are recomended below via skill set. You are welcome to race multiple races or any category. Don't be a sandbagger. There will be some bathrooms. There is also a great pavillion for heckling and handups during the race. Bring your cross or mountain bike and lets get dirty! Registration: Opens 9:00am $10 for single race. $5 for an additional race. (i.e. race at both 11pm &12pm) At registration you will sign your liability waiver and get a number. Timing will be done manually. Categories may be modified if we get an over abundance of people. We will have a course up shortly via Strava. 10:00AM: Beginners - 45 Minutes - Juniors (Under 18) - Students (Have University ID) - Women's Cat 4/5 OR Men's Cat 5 Awards: Something we make, Podium Pic. 11:00AM: Intermediate - 45 Minutes - Men's Cat 3/4 - Women's 3/4 Awards: Something we make, Podium Pic. 12:00PM: Expert - 1 Hour - Men's Cat 1/2/3 - Women's Cat 1/2/3 Awards: Gift Cards to Flat Tire Bike Shop, Something we make, Podium Pic. Men's/Women's 1st: $100 Men's/ Women's 2nd: $50 Men's/Women's 3rd: $25 Redeemable In Store Only.

GRIFFIN CROSS- NOV 18 (ESTIMATED DATE FINAL DETAILS COMING)

Hit us up if you have questions! 724-691-0966. Be sure to follow us on Instagram too we post alot of new items on there. @FLATTIRECO

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