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Product Tech & Reviews · 20/09/2021

The Great Cycling Wardrobe Dilemma: What to wear when the weather is… weird

the great cycling wardrobe dilemma what to wear when the weather is weird

It’s weird weather season. That strange limbo-land between summer and autumn when you feel like you need a crystal ball, never mind a weather app, to predict whether you’re going to get sun, rain or all three-seasons in one hour during your bike ride.

All across the land cyclists are tearing through their kit drawers, hurling various bits of kit this way and that. Tormented by the Great Cycling Wardrobe Dilemma: what, in the name of goats, to wear on the bike when the weather just can’t make up its mind. Opt for summer kit, and you can guarantee it will spontaneously start snowing. But play it safe and layer up and of course that’s when the sun will decide to stick around and you’ll be feeling like a chocolate teapot by noon.

It’s time to step away from the barometer and put the 50 million jackets down. Your Joey Tribbiani “Could I be wearing any more clothes!?” moment will have to wait. Because here at Stolen Goat we’ve got you covered with stylish yet functional kit and accessories that’s easily packable. With these bits and bobs in your back pocket, you can head out in confidence knowing that you’ve got everything you need to face the day ahead.

Your “weird weather” cycling toolkit:

Bodyline Gilets 
Lightweight, with a high neck and a windproof front – while still remaining breathable – our bodyline gilets are perfect for beating the wind chill on breezy days.

Orkaan Gilets 
Water-resistant and wind-repellent, our Orkaan gilets will help to keep you warm and dry on cooler, drizzly days.

Rain Capes 
Stolen Goat capes for rainy day cycling heroes! Water-repellent and wind-resistant, yet nice and breathable to avoid the dreaded ‘boil in the bag’ effect. And, their lightweight and packable so you can easily store them in your jersey pocket when the rain stops.

Arm Warmers 
Easy to pop on or whip off as and when you need them. Our Orkaan arm warmers are windproof and water-resistant, with a cosy Roubaix liner to give you extra protection against the elements.

Cycling Caps 
Fitting neatly underneath your cycling helmet, our caps offer an extra layer of protection to keep the drizzle out of your eyes and the wind off of your noggin. Choose a lightweight cap for warmer days, or go with an Orkaan cap when the temperature drops.

Lightweight full finger cycling gloves 
Keep your hands warm, but not too warm, in cooler temperatures. Our full finger cycling gloves feature anti-slip material, padded palms for all day comfort and touchscreen finger tips.

Sunglasses 
Our photochromic lenses (available in both the Hexi and Hexi+ styles) are perfect for changing light conditions. Keeping rain and surface spray out of your eyes when it’s cloudy without compromising visibility, and adapting to get darker when the sun shines. And our other styles are ideal for those golden hour rides when the sun is low in the sky.