Dressing for Safety:
Advantages of a Jersey

While there isn't anything wrong with wearing a T-shirt while biking, bike jerseys offer several advantages.

• Technical fabrics provide moisture-wicking properties that remove sweat from your skin and bring it to the surface, where it rapidly evaporates. This increases comfort while riding and keeps you from becoming cold and damp when you come to a stop after a period of exertion.

• Three back pockets provide a convenient place to store a wallet, gloves, energy bars, or even a lightweight jacket. The pockets are located on the back instead of the sides prevent them from rubbing against your legs while pedaling

• Extended fabric on the back covers your lower back when you are bent over in a "tucked bicycling position.

• Snug-fitting jerseys don't flap in the wind or snag on things like tree branches as easily as looser fitting T-shirts

• Bright colors make you more visible to other vehicles on the road

And of course the Bicycle Coalition of Maine Jersey touts the "Share the Road" message!

Above tips courtesy of the Adventure Cycling Association.