Gear Tips
What to Wear in the Heat
There aren't many better ways to spend a warm, sunny day than by riding your bike. Feeling the sun on your face and the breeze through your helmet as you pedal the roads is something to take advantage of as often as possible. Don't let the heat stop you by checking out our suggestions on what to wear to stay cool!
What Cycling Gear is Worth Investing in?
Cycling can be expensive, and deciding what gear you need can be overwhelming. With plenty of options and wide price ranges, it can be easy to spend your money the wrong way, overpaying for non-essentials while skimping on necessities. We've put together a list of five items we believe every cyclist should invest in.
Keeping Warm in the Cold
As temperatures begin to dip, so does your comfort during a ride. Time to suit up and #ridehincapie.
The Importance of a Bike Fit
Whether your weekly rides total three hours or 30, if your bike doesn’t fit you properly, you could be in for a world of pain.
How to Change a Bike Tire
Follow these quick steps to easily change your bike tire and get back on the road. We'll show you what parts you need if you're on the go.
Beginner’s Guide to Cycling
New to the cycling scene? From bibs to shorts to jerseys, warmers, and baselayers, it may feel as if the options are endless. So here’s our short list of must-haves and must-dos.
Washing Your Cycling Kit
Check out these tips and tricks to wash and take care of your cycling kit, helping it to last longer and perform at its best.
From the Sales Team: Tips for Your First Custom Cycling Apparel Order
When you decide to place a custom cycling apparel order with Hincapie Sportswear, you enter into a relationship with our family.
Licensing Your Collegiate Kit
If you’re the manager of a college cycling team and are considering team kits, you may not know where to start as far as licensing is concerned. We’ll do everything we can to make it easy for you.
The Great Cycling Debate: Bibs versus Shorts
Just like some people argue over Coca-Cola over Pepsi, or others vehemently debate over the better condiment (what doesn’t go with ranch?), in our world, it’s bibs versus shorts.