On cold or wet days, make sure that the cyclists have their coat and gloves, and an extra layer or two, with a change of clothes available just in case. On warm sunny days make sure the cyclists have put on a good amount of sunscreen at the start of the day and that they keep drinking water throughout the day. Some other aspects find below.

First of all we have to deal with clothing for daily use of the bike – touring or sport are an other cathegory. Everyday clothing is ideal for short journeys (like a journey to work, school, shop, etc.), but with some restrictions:

• Clothing for cycling should be light and loose fittings.
• Trousers with flared bottoms, long skirts and long laces in shoes can caught in the chain, which is a hazard.
• Avoid wearing a sandal or shoes with deep treads (which can be difficult remove from pedals), smooth-soled shoes (that can slip from th epedal or when the cyclist sets a foot down). Also avoid wearing high-heeled shoes and slippers.
• Avoid dark coloured clothes.
• Long jackets may become snagged on the saddle.
• Clothing must be appropriate for the prevailing weather.

To compensate the restriction there are some good advice on clothing:

• If you wear trousers, you can use flapwraps. Reflective bands help you avoid your trousers caught in the chain and make you more visible.
• In summer shorts are the most comfortable lower garment.
• In winter always wear clothes, which is essential for control the brakes (and gears).
• In winter pay attention to your joints: keep them always warm as much as it possible.
• For short journeys in wet weather wear a light, preferably breathable rain jacket.

If riding on a bike is connected to touring or sport, the best choice is cycle clothing, because bike-specific clothing enables more comfortable ride. Bike jerseys are designed to enhance performance by wicking away sweat to keep the cyclist drier. Cycling-specific features:

• Stand–up collar to shade your neck in summer.
• Front zipper for ventilation when your temperature rises.
• Shoulders cut wider for arms–forward comfort.
• Sleeves specially shaped for forward lean.
• Back pockets for easy on–the–go access.
• Longer cut in back for coverage when riding.
• Reflective trim or highlights for night riding.

Bike shorts are differ from simple shorts by added stretch for full freedom of movement, and a padded crotch liner to reduce friction and wick moisture. If possible, try several on to determine what padding style best fits your anatomy.

If the weather is wet but not cold (mostly in summer), a light waterproof cycle jacket is adviced to keep in the backpack or in the pocket. In autumn or spring warmer clothes should be worn, which are variable due to the actual weather conditions: mornings and evening can be really cold, when in the daytime there is sunny, nice and warm weather with 20 degrees. In winter you may use water- and windproof, breathable cycle wear. Do not forget protecting your joints (especially knees), and wearing gloves and cap.

Visibility

Even if the Highway Code regulates the type, the colour and the number of the lights and usually some regulations on clothing, worthy of note that behind the rules cyclist can do even more for there better visibility – night and day also.

• First of all, always wear light coloured clothes – the best are the high coloured or fluorescent garments. It provides better visibility daylight and night also.
• Reflective stripes or other elements on your clothes or bags, shoes, etc. make you better visible.
• Reflective bands on your ankle make you more visible (because the up-and-down motion from pedalling can catch the eye of the motorist more than a large reflective stripe across the back, which can appear stationary), and help you avoid your trousers caught in the chain. Reflective bands on your wrist can help other road users to see if you sign your will to turn left or right in the dark.
• Reflective stickers on your bike, particularly on the spokes are also worth to stick on.