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A Wool Jersey Just Right for Spring

Susi // fashion, style
With spring weather still in that in-between place where chilly morning temperatures give way to warm mid-days, only to dip back down in the evening, lightweight Merino wool seems just right for comfort on and off the bike. So I’m often reaching right now for [...]
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Five Boro Bike Tour

6 Tips for Crotch Comfort on the Long Ride

Susi // accessories, gear
Should women wear panties or thongs under padded bike shorts? That’s the question we received by email  yesterday from a reader, Beth, who’ll be riding the 40-mile TD Five Boro Bike Tour in New York City on Sunday. For others, like Beth, who may be [...]
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Insider Savings on Nau for Earth Day

Susi // fashion, style
Every day is Earth Day when you ride a bicycle. Nau Clothing, makers of sustainable urban and outdoor wear for women and men invites velojoy readers to celebrate with 20 percent off on Monday, April 22. Use code INSIDEDEAL at checkout at nau.com . [...]
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Nabee Compression Socks: Treat for Sore Feet

Susi // accessories, gear
Cyclists, triathletes, runners, pregnant women or anybody who stands for long periods can potentially benefit from compression socks to help fight sore legs and feet. These snug accessories help enhance circulation, prevent fluid build-up and flush waste products for quicker recovery after exercise. Trouble is, [...]
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Reveal Cycling Skirt - Iva Jean

Smart Cycling Skirt for City Riding

Susi // accessories, fashion
When it comes to buying clothing and accessories for stylish city cycling, I love Ann DeOtte’s less-is-more philosophy. “While we shouldn’t have to buy a lot of gear to ride,” says the founder of Seattle-based cycling apparel company Iva Jean, “the items that we [...]
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8 picks from the new amsterdam bicycle show

Susi // accessories
In addition to manning the booth at The Little Bike Shop, our hand-crafted cycling accessories pop-up with Adeline Adeline at last weekend’s Second Annual New Amsterdam Bicycle Show, we shopped the aisles of Skylight Soho in Manhattan where vendors displayed the latest in [...]
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Rapha cycling sweater

rapha introduces first women’s city cycling jersey

Susi // fashion
British cycling apparel and accessories maker Rapha introduced women’s road cycling apparel to its line two years ago and has steadily expanded it. At the same time, the company added a substantial collection of men’s clothing designed for city cycling to its traditional road offerings. [...]
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Gear to keep hands warm on a bike

layering to keep hands warm on a bicycle

Susi // seasonal tips
On a particularly frigid morning in New York City recently, a bicycle commuter commented on twitter: “Just removed my gloves and discovered 5 Popsicle sticks inside.” It’s true that few sensations are as uncomfortable, or take the fun out of winter cycling faster, than cold [...]
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REI Store Soho

outdoor gear retailer rei opens doors in soho

Susi // accessories
“Is there anything you don’t have here?” a customer asked a clerk at the giant REI store, the first in New York City, that opened on Lafayette Street in Manhattan on Saturday morning. “Well,” answered the associate, with a laugh. “We don’t have a hot [...]
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proviz cycling jacket

light-emitting cycling jacket that won’t break bank

genevieve // safety & security
During dark winter commutes, maintaining visibility for safety is more important than ever. While there are several cycling jackets with built-in lights currently on the market, they tend to be expensive. We recently learned of one that sells for around $100.
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