Choosing your clothing for urban cycling

20 Oct. 2021

Choisir ses vêtements pour se déplacer en vélo urbain

Choosing your clothing for your bike commute

Today, more and more people are getting around the city on two wheels or cycling to work. Cycling is a great alternative to the car! But bad weather still puts many of you off. To handle all conditions as well as possible, the right kit for your bike commute is essential. So how do you stay dry while keeping your style? Here are a few tips. urban cycling

Staying dry on your bike commute

Rain is the number one weather factor that cyclists, mountain bikers, scooter riders and e-bike users dread the most. What could be more unpleasant than arriving at work or a meeting soaked from head to toe? The waterproofing of your clothing is therefore essential. The fabric of your clothing must be able to withstand a certain level of pressure from falling rain while guaranteeing a minimum breathability to avoid arriving completely drenched in sweat. The fabric must be both resistant and equipped with pores of varying fineness to allow air circulation. The CIMALP RainProteKt range meets these criteria. Both the jacket and the trousers feature a waterproof-breathable fabric with a water-repellent treatment PFC free, with CIMASHELL membrane, waterproof to 10,000mm water column and breathable to 10,000ghttps://store-cimalp.myshopify.com/en/password lined with a mesh. They block the passage of water and wind while allowing body moisture to escape. The fabric, bluesign® certified, is environmentally friendly.

This waterproof, windproof and breathable set goes with you in all weathers, offering optimal protection. Particularly recommended during the shoulder season when rain and wind frequently combine, the RainProteKt is stretchy and supremely comfortable. And its design, modern and contemporary, lets you keep your style in any situation.

Being visible to everyone for safe cycling

Another important feature that cycling clothing must deliver is visibility. Being seen by everyone — drivers and pedestrians alike — is a crucial element of safe travel. In addition to wearing a helmet, clothing with reflective prints will ensure that cyclists are visible at all times. The RainProteKt set offers enhanced visibility and optimal safety: clothing that offers the perfect combination of technical performance and functionality for safe urban travel, of retroreflective materials to stay visible at night and feel safe, including a reflective tab at the back of the jacket. Finally, the bike must be fitted with a lighting system and an audible warning device.

Style from bike to office!

Now that you have the solution to stay dry on your bike commute, the question is how to keep your style — on the bike and at the office! Most urban cycling clothing isn't particularly appealing, and is either too sporty, or stylish but not very functional... So how do you keep your style and comfort while benefiting from the technical performance of technical clothing? For those who refuse to compromise on style and comfort, or on functionality and practicality, the RainProteKt outfit is the ideal choice. With its urban and contemporary, it suits every moment of the day. It features essential details to make daily life easier and boost comfort:

2 large zipped side openings for easy and quick donning;
a large hood with peak and expansion zips (compatible with helmet wear);
2 side pockets with wrist rests;
velcro for adjustable wrist fit;
a carry pouch.

Its compactable and lightweight (weighing just 600g in Women's size S, 700g in Men's size S), making it easy to slip into your backpack or bag. Its long, stylish cut parka-style cut makes you feel at ease in the city and at work. Your commute between bike and office becomes that much easier!

CIMALP expertise, at the service of urban adventurers

The RainProteKt, specially designed for urban cycling and bike commuting, is the perfect balance between technical performance and elegance. But it also reflects the broader commitment to making everyday cycling more accessible. As the health crisis turned our lives upside down, the daily need for a breath of fresh air is making itself felt, as is the growing desire to return to simple pleasures like cycling through the city streets. The Government is the first institution to encourage citizens to use the bike. With an eye on the end of lockdown, it introduced measures to encourage cycling among the French, notably by setting up support schemes or even a conversion bonus when purchasing an electric bike (E-bike). A growing number of companies are also encouraging their employees to cycle to work. Various services to support companies through this transition are also emerging. Within this Drôme-based SME, CIMALP, committed to encouraging more eco-friendly ways of getting around is also very much present. Team members care about this issue and regularly cycle to work themselves. As a specialist in the design of innovative technical clothing, the R&D team wanted to bring its technical expertise and outdoor know-how to urban commuters. That's how the RainProteKt: technical kit for urban two-wheel adventurers who refuse to compromise on performance, comfort or durability. Committed to your side in the adventure that is your life, CIMALP champions a more responsible way of getting around. And finally, bike commuting offers real benefits and health advantages. So go for it — saddle up and grab those handlebars!