When I first started racing bicycles, cycling clothing was still in the dark ages. My club jacket was made of thick, foam-like material with a brushed surface that trapped moisture like a waterproof shell and yet was somehow also useless in rain or wind. Nevertheless, I loved it and wore it even when it was warm out. At that time, the clothing options were scratchy wool, pilly polypropylene and little else.
Things are different today. We live in a golden age of cycling clothing, with items available for every possible climatic condition. Fashion-forward designs abound, quality is uniformly good and eco-friendly waterproof garments are finally coming down the pipeline.
