FITNESS Gear Guide: The Best Biking Gear

The Best Biking Clothes and Gear

Shades of Gray
Match your eye protection to the forecast with Ryders Hex interchangeable sunglasses. Each pair comes with three lenses, which range in Visible Light Transmission from 14 percent to 99 percent. ($60, ryderseyewear.com for stores)

Safety Dance
Play tunes without earbuds with the Tunebug Shake. For an all-around cool ride, clip it to the Giro Indicator; you'll love the helmet's vents on hot days. ($120, tunebug.com; $40, giro.com for info)

Red Hot
Even if the blacktop is hitting 100 degrees, the lacy, racy back and side vents in the Pearl Izumi Women's Symphony SL Jersey will keep you cool. Need to store your gels or bars? A three-in-one back pocket is the perfect size. ($75, pearlizumi.com)

Pedal Pushers
The stretch denim exterior of the SheBeest NY capris disguises a plush removable interior. Bike to work, then shed the inner layer without changing outfits. ($100, shebeest.com for stores)

Sole Sisters
The rubber bottoms of the Specialized Sonoma Bike Shoes are great for flat pedals but can be set up with cleats for more serious cycling too. ($85, specialized.com)