15 Items That’ll Make Your Bike Ride So Much Better

Courtesy of Peppermint

For the road cyclist

Peppermint Cycling Co. Birdy Black Long Sleeves Jersey, $170, peppermintcycling.com

(Related: The Benefits of Biking, For Your Body and Mind)

Courtesy of Pearl Izumi

For the road cyclist

Pearl Izumi Women’s Escape Quest Short, $50USD, pearlizumi.com

(Related: I Just Bike for Fun—Do I Really Need Padded Shorts?)

Courtesy of Kind Human

For the road cyclist

KindHuman Socks, $25, kindhuman.cc

Courtesy of POC

For the road cyclist

POC Omne Air Spin Helmet, $175, scooteretti.com

(Related: Expert Tips on How to Buy a Bike Helmet)

Courtesy of Garmin

For the road cyclist

Garmin Varia UT800­ Smart Headlight, $140­, garmin.com.

Courtesy of Thousand

For the casual cruiser

Thousand Titanium Helmet, $129, velolifestyle.com.

(Related: 5 Handy Biking Apps to Amp Up Your Ride)

Courtesy of Electra

For the casual cruiser

Electra Disco Small Ding-Dong Bike Bell, $22, electra.trekbikes.com

Courtesy of Hiplok

For the casual cruiser

Hiplok DX Lok, $111, mec.ca.

(Related: How Bad Is It to Re-Wear Sweaty Workout Clothes?)

Courtesy of 49°N

For the casual cruiser

49°N St. Lawrence Basket, $50, bikedepot.com

Courtesy of Mirrycycle

For the casual cruiser

Mirrycle Mirror, $30, sweetpetes.com

(Related: 5 Great Bike Shorts for Women on Amazon Canada)

Courtesy of Smith

For the mountain biker

Smith Optics Convoy MIPS BikeHelmet, $100, altitude-sports.com

Courtesy of 7Mesh

For the mountain biker

7mesh Copilot Jacket, $300, 7mesh.com

(Related: 7 Amazing Canadian Yoga Wear Brands (That Aren’t Lululemon))

Courtesy of Garneau

For the mountain biker

Garneau Ditch Cycling Gloves, $30, altitude-sports.com

Courtesy of Kitsuma

For the mountain biker

Osprey Kitsuma 1.5 Backpack, $85, sportchek.ca

Courtesy of Filzer

For the mountain biker

Filzer Micro I-Tool MT-3, $16, mec.ca

Next, try these post-bike ride rituals to help you recover (and get ready for your next ride).