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[savagestu]

I think @richross13 was reading my mind. @gibsonguitar @freddyjonesbandofficial #LesPaul #shredly #deadly #music #tourlife #GOOOOOLLLDD #goldtop

[bikedate]

Today I am greatful for my life❣️And so grateful for the opportunities I am given. After a strong two month, out of service (and off the IG), guiding for @rimtoursmoab I am back to shred some bikes. I will now transition to coaching for the summer❣️I would like to start this season off with a BIG thank you to @moabmtb for styling me out with my new #oakleyshades and #shredly kit. And another HUGE thank you to the @dirtseries for hook'N a girl up with this sweet #trekremedy and upgrading my suspension to the #fox36 and #foxfloatx2. 👊🏻 And let's not forget the @vidamtbseries who is brining me to the mountains of Colorado to coach, Thank You 🙏🏻To coach and be coached!!!!! #ladyshred #nailedit #getyourcoachon #summerfun @nomanslandfilmfestival #nomanslandfilmfestival (at Moab, Utah)

[totalmtb]

.@pedalinginpink - Thanks to the @shredly crew and the invite to this photoshoot! Keep a lookout for the new awesome stuff coming out from Shredly. Also, it was great meeting @_sarahvargas and Delilah! You girls are RAD! . . . FOLLOW & TAG FOR A SHARE . #TotalMTB #LetsAllRide . Our 2021 jersey is NOW available to preorder for £30 with £3 going to a mental health charity . Visit our website for discount codes, up to 40% off on big brands! . TotalMTB encourages people to bike to help physical & mental health & have fun, while helping the planet 🌍💚♻️🌲 . Go follow @Total.Rider #TotalRider . #MentalHealthMatters & #ProtectOurPlanet tees available to buy - ALL our profit goes to charity . We also have a range of TotalMTB apparel including face masks available for men, women and kids! . Our Partners @EBWatches @Veloforte @LeightonVans @IGL_Coatings_UK @EtniesBike @PreveloBikes @SquirtCyclingProducts_UK @SpengleCarbon @WorxUK @OkMILO @Rockstop_MTB @Helmetor @VeeTireCo_UK @TiGO_Bikes @LittleRiderCo @HiplokLocks @PMTBUK @DialledMedia (If you’d like to partner with us please get in touch) . We also support non profit projects and charities . Follow us on social media: Instagram: @TotalMTB Twitter: @TotalMTB_ Facebook: /TotalMTB Facebook Group: TotalMTB Strava Club: /total-mtb YouTube: TotalMTB Reddit: TotalMTB Komoot: TotalMTB . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness . #mtb #mountainbike #bike #downhillmtb #bikepark #instabike #bikestagram #bikeride #itsaboutmtb #bikeporn #mtbporn #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #ukmtb #mtblife #mtblifestyle #mtblove #mtbiking #mtbgram #mtblovers #mtbdaily #mtbphotos #mtbpage (at TotalMTB) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNnqP8NHDoa/?igshid=7fxwkp1y5v03

[twowheeledwanderer-blog]

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.

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

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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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We ❤️ hearing about your training!!! @thischickridesmtb You are going to rock #truegritepic50 Use #lwcoaching and tell us how your training is going ・・・ #Repost @thischickridesmtb with @get_repost ・・・ Had a blast on my solo pre-ride of the True Grit Epic 50 course..and these views! Got turned around and had to backtrack a few times following gps but thats all part of the adventure, right? Bike is dialed-in thanks to @irwincycles who always take the best care of my bike and loving the bigger 2.4 maxxis ardent in front on these trails! #mtbchick #mtblife #stgeorgeutah #mtbadventures #maxxistires #yetibeti #yetiasrc #shredly #truegritepic #trainhard

[tyresandsoles]

And this is why we LOVE Shredly! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 #shredly #tyresandsoles #mtbgirl #mtbwomen #mtblifestyle

[redcliffscloset]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Shredly NEW The Multisport Shortie MTB Floral Print Shorts 2.

[jessicaptain]

Lycra Vs. Mountain Bike Shorts - You Already Know Where I Stand

Lycra Vs. Mountain Bike Shorts – You Already Know Where I Stand

Lycra versus mountain bike shorts. The hotly debated topic of bikers. Or maybe it’s not that much of a debate so much as it’s a preference. Shredly wrote a post called, “Why do mountain bikers wear baggy shorts?” I read it because, well, I wanted to know. I wear lycra. I’ve tried wearing baggies but they feel weird, uncomfortable, and like I’m going to catch them on a branch or on someone’s…

[jazzwizzard]

If you don’t live in Central Kentucky feel free to scroll on past. For the 35 of you left (yes I just counted, 35 followers live with 30 minutes of me), next Friday, Feb 4 shit’s gonna get real at The Green Lantern. Canadian Doubles, Fanged Robot, and Vibrolas will be issuing forth a non-written missive via sonic pathways that will see credence given and <<<BALLZ ROCKED>>>. I understand there’s a certain gentleman slinging a blazing guitar in Canadian Doubles who is a dead ringing, dopplegänging long lost twin of the Jazz Wizz. Goes by the name Shredly McShreddington or some such goofy shit. Truly a Wizzard of Jazz-prog odysseys, according to legend. Anyway, come get your faces melted and your astral virginities taken. #ballzrocked Side note: “dopplegänger” is German for “double walker.” I just learned that when I looked it up to spell correctly. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZVMV0iuZaz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[joyfullyposhing]

I just added this listing on Poshmark: ☆☆SOLD☆☆ Shredly Women's Mountain Bike Shorts. #poshmark #fashion #shopping #shopmycloset

[brodiebikes]

Some folks get pretty shredly this weekend at #BlubberBurn, The Worlds Most Technical CX Race™. One of the Race Development Ambassadors, @stuckylife, dropping in on the dump on his #bromax. #crossbikesasmountainbikes #stuckylife #romax #lifedeathcyclocross #escapeeveryday via Instagram http://ift.tt/2jqh8kl

[savagestu]

Since it’s #teletuesday I present to you my A1 Girl “Rosie”. She’s been on probably over 200 songs on Records over the last few years. A #DelToroGuitars “Torelli”. Handmade, Mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and Brian wound those sweet sounding pickups himself. Hand etched hardware and enough fight and tone to make a bull cry. She’s a special creature hand made by a friend and incredible luthier. Relic’d by me. Keep on shreddin’. #guitar #music #musiclife #shredly #deadly #tone

[kitcrm]

Growing up in Colorado, it wasn't unusual for Ashley Rankin to play in the dirt with crimped hair and carefully paired outfits- She never saw a reason to sacrifice style for functionality. An avid mountain biker, she found herself wondering over the years why there wasn't any women's mountain biking apparel that allowed her to play hard and look great too. So she founded Shredly, a multi-sport line of women's apparel infused with vibrant designs and innovative functionality, to help women Look good. Feel good. Shred good. When she started using Kit to keep in touch with her customers, we couldn't wait to get in touch with her and hear more! 

What’s the most rewarding part of running Shredly?

"The most rewarding is hearing the rave reviews about all aspects of the product- from fit to the pattern selections, snaps and etc. Every detail was really important to me in creating the product and received equal amounts of attention. To hear that women are noticing those details and appreciating them is very rewarding!"

Okay, so what’s the most difficult part?

"The hardest part of running my own business is finding a balance between my life and my business. Right now my business is my life and I love it but I am realizing how important it is to find a balance and be careful not to sacrifice my health or overall wellbeing. For example, sleep: I used to think it was overrated but it catches up to you and makes even mundane tasks seem insurmountable when you get really far behind on the Z's!"

When I look at your social pages I see a lot of positive engagement from fans. How have you managed to cultivate such a great online presence for your brand?

"I am not sure, but I am very grateful for it! I think that nowadays with social media being such a big part of all of our lives, if you put something good out there it snowballs quickly. And I think that can work against you too – if you put something bad out there everyone will know about it in no time! I also think that since SHREDLY is so unique, it gets a lot of attention and credit for that. People are excited to share what they’ve discovered!"

How has customer feedback and engagement helped your brand to evolve? How are you responding and adapting to what you learn about your customers? How does Kit tie into that? 

"When you commit to creating a product for a specific niche part of providing the BEST product is listening to your customers about what they like and don’t like. Of course it is difficult as a small business to accommodate everyone, but if you are hearing the same feedback over and over you know it’s likely a change that should be made. I welcome feedback good and bad – I want to keep improving everything year after year. When women realize that you are actually listening to them and care what they think it creates a special kind of customer relationship. I have some women who I’ve become quite fond of simply because I listened to their feedback and from the communication back and forth I would almost say they’re friends and advocates of the brand opposed to just customers. Kit plays into this because it allows me to identify women who are already actively engaged and target them as great resources for product feedback and development."

In a recent interview with women’s adventure you said you’ve been asking yourself “what else can I create to make people even more stoked to go in the outdoors?”Any winning ideas in the pipeline? 

"Yes! But if I told you then I would have to…

Not really! but I have a few things up my sleeve that will come out in the next few years and I think women will be pleasantly surprised while never expecting these products!"

You have had so much positive press over the years! are there any questions left that are worth asking you, that haven’t already been asked? 

"I feel very lucky and am grateful for great press! I think the one question no one has asked yet is “Was it worth it?” I’ve given SHREDLY my all, I’ve missed out on a lot of fun, had too many sleepless nights and invested everything I own into SHREDLY. The answer? Yes. With high risk you have high reward and feeling a sense of accomplishment is the best reward!"

Thanks Ashley!

[tyresandsoles]

If you’re looking for one short to rule them all, try the @shredly Multi Short. 👍 | 📸 @richardmcgibbon https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4qqwKhURH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ih4t6wkq47h5

[ehroy-blog]

My #homie Drew Summersides #killin' it @ 29:30 #kootlife #nelsonBC #shredly #hiphop #skateboarding #skatelife

[savagestu]

I think @richross13 was reading my mind. @gibsonguitar @freddyjonesbandofficial #LesPaul #shredly #deadly #music #tourlife #GOOOOOLLLDD #goldtop