The joke spread. Stickers appeared on top tubes. It became a defiant statement against casual cyclists who ride in jeans, only to arrive with black grease stripes on their right calf.

Stick with established high-quality brands mentioned in Part 2.

: High-quality technical garments focus on active breathability over thick layers.

At its core, being a "high quality" rider isn't about how much gear you can stack on, but about the quality of the connection between the person, the machine, and the road.