Becoming a pro cyclist; My favorite cycling kits.

Riding a bicycle is cool but how about riding it like a pro?

This is something I have dreamed and aspired to achieve for a long time now, though I am yet to achieve that. But I believe with time i will. While I was in the higher institutions there were some students who gathered as an association of cyclists. I wished I could join them so much back then. But there were regulations and requirements I couldn’t meet up with.

What were the regulations then? To join the association you need to have a bicycle and that is compulsory. Then you need to have your kit too. At least get 70% of the items listed some of which were important and less important ones too.

The bicycle became my biggest ambition then. But sadly till we ended our academic session in school I was unable to make those dreams come to reality. Though i never gave up on my dreams of becoming a pro cyclist yet. But I know the journey must involve a lot of funds.

Like I have it on my mind to get a bicycle soon, especially the flat tires type and not the mountain bikes. Having the bicycle would be my way forward to achieving the remaining plans I have. After getting the bicycle then i am joining an association. Though it's so hard to find one here in my location. The most common are those that ride their bikes individually.

Benefits from association is that you get yourself registered and also feel free to attending cycling trainings. And also being able to ride in groups to a long distant location.

Apart from all that, one major reason I would like to join an association is that i would be able to compete with my skills and also join cycling competitions held. On a personal level you can never get recognized even if you have all of the bicycles in your localities in your custody. I would love to see myself competing with other cyclists.

My favourite cycling kits

Helmets

I really love wearing the cycling helmets. Though it's designed to prevent cyclists from fall and head injuries. But to me i really love the design and the unique look it gives when you are on it. There is no where you get to and won't be respected as a cyclist. Actually, after the bicycle itself, it's one of the most important kits a cyclist must have.

Cycling jerseys and bib shorts

The jersey serves as a uniform sort kind and makes cycling easier with comfort. When you put on the jersey you feel smart and free. One thing I liked about the cycling bibs is the pads that is there to guide your upper hips from friction between the legs and the seats too. It gives another level of confidence and comfort while cycling.

Cycling socks and shoes

In my life I have always ridden a bicycle with my slippers. I never even know the feeling of riding with my shoes on. But the cycling socks don't really have much importance, they're just there to cover the feets up to the knees where the bibs end.

But importantly is the shoes. The shoes have specially designed stiff soles that will surely make pedalling easier. Can't wait to have this on my feet’s someday. I will pedal on full speed haha…

Warmers

There are a lot of warmers, the head warmers, there to protect the head, ears and from wind and rain. Also the neck warmers too, the leg warmers are leggings sort of that also adds heat to the the leg and the feets, then arm warmers are separate sleeves that can be worn on the arm to give warmths to the arms. But all of these are not really compulsory, only dependent on the season at that moment when you are cycling.

Gloves

Another important kit is the gloves. It will serve as a grip to the handlebars making it cool to handle.

In conclusion

All of these kits are so important as a professional cyclist. It would reduce injury and also keep the cycling safe. I am looking forward to the day I will have all of these my favourite kits on and become a professional cyclist.