Cycling capes are garments worn in bad weather, featuring a hood and attached to the front of the garment. They were once performance garments but are now worn for fashion. Rain jackets and vests are now more popular due to their tighter fit and breathability.
A cycling cape is a garment worn when riding a bicycle in bad weather. The cycling cape wraps around the upper body like any other cape, although it often features a hood that also covers the head. The cape is attached to the front of the garment under the collar to prevent it from blowing away as the rider rides into the wind. These garments are somewhat dated, though they are still worn by commuters and non-competing cyclists. Very often they are worn as a fashion garment rather than a performance garment, although in the past they were a performance garment.
The materials used to make a cycling shell can vary significantly depending on the ultimate purpose of the shell. Capes designed for fashion may be made from natural or synthetic fibers, and the patterns and colors may vary. These types of layers do not necessarily have to be waterproof, since their main function is fashion over water resistance. Many layers used for fashion can also be waterproof or waterproof for use while riding a bike in inclement weather. Wearing a cycling cape is considered a “retro” look, as it is a once very popular fad that has made a resurgence in the fashion world.
Riders used to wear the cycling cape regularly during races where the weather was likely to change rapidly. Capes were useful because they were lightweight and resistant to water or water, and could also be easily stored in a T-shirt pocket when not in use. Since they were quite baggy, they allowed air to flow, cooling the body under the warm garment. This open layout, however, would flap in the breeze, slowing passengers down and potentially causing a distraction.
Today, runners are more likely to wear rain jackets and vests over a cycling layer. The jackets are tighter, which means less flapping and less chance of rainwater still reaching the body. These jackets are usually waterproof and breathable, as opposed to waterproof or waterproof shells, but rarely breathable. A garment that is breathable allows moisture such as sweat to escape through the material, keeping the body dry and comfortable. Layers and jackets made of plastic or vinyl are not breathable, which means that in warmer conditions, the sweat that a cyclist generates cannot escape from the garment. This can cause discomfort and even difficulties regulating body temperature.
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