{"id":7213,"date":"2017-01-28T07:14:10","date_gmt":"2017-01-28T12:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/?page_id=7213"},"modified":"2018-03-26T09:07:05","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T13:07:05","slug":"favorite-clothing-round-world-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/favorite-clothing-round-world-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Favorite Clothing for our Round the World Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bike Touring Clothing We Love<\/h1>\n

Being comfortable on your bike tour is key to having a good time. \u00a0High-quality outdoor clothing can be expensive. \u00a0If you're on a budget, we suggest making your top priority RAIN GEAR! \u00a0And if you'll be biking in the mountains or touring in the winter, it goes without saying that you'll need reliable cold weather gear.<\/p>\n

Lots of outdoor clothing can be purchased second-hand. \u00a0We've found fleece jackets, bike shorts, jerseys, tops, sports bras, traveller's trousers, and yes--even underwear-- at thrift shops around the world.<\/p>\n

What is harder to find second hand is good raingear, a lightweight down jacket or merino wool base layers. \u00a0These will probably have to be purchased new.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our waterproof jackets and rain trousers from Portland-based Showers Pass<\/a> is the best raingear we have ever owned.<\/p>\n

There are two things I like most about the jacket: it's very breathable and\u00a0highly reflective (also stylish!).<\/p>\n

As soon as you hit a hill you're going to start warming up. \u00a0Who wants to stop and take off your jacket because you're too hot? When I'm wearing my Showers Pass jacket, I simply unzip the side ventilation panels. \u00a0This way I cool off on the climb and also stay dry.<\/p>\n

I really worry about drivers seeing us on the road\u00a0during stormy weather or under low light conditions. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Jackets from Showers Pass are made specifically for cyclists and have built in reflective strips. \u00a0When we're camping or riding at night and Eric is wearing his jacket, I\u00a0swear\u00a0I can see him from a mile away. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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