Top 20 Cheapest Bike Apparel & Accessories for Ladies

Yeti Cycles Boreas Hoodie – Women’s

After work rides offer some of the best weekday rewards we can chase down, between burning off the pent up office-job energy, and the complete feeling of freedom when your tires hit the dirt and you push yourself miles away from the city. They do have a knack for leaving us with a bit of a chill, though, when our ride doesn’t get us back to the car until after sunset, and the evening breeze has rolled in. Fortunately all you need to do is toss on your Yeti Cycles Boreas Hoodie to kick the chill to the curb and warm up. It’s made from a synthetic French terry fabric that wicks away sweat to keep you dry, and a cozy hood with drawstrings to pull up and cinch down if the wind starts picking up. A full-length zipper allows you to pick the level of warmth you need, so you can zip up all the way for a frosty night next to a campfire, or unzip and let some air in when you’re ponying up to the bar at your local watering hole for your post-ride red ale and nachos.

Smith Pivlock Asana ChromaPop Sunglasses – Women’s

Some have sunglasses for styling around town, and different sunglasses for cycling or running; you have Smith’s Pivlock Asana ChromaPop Sunglasses for all three. These sleek, superlight sunglasses feature Smith’s ChromaPop technology to enhance clarity and natural colors to make blue skies and green trees really pop. Smith treated the lens to repel water and oil smudges to keep your vision crystal clear. The minimalist frame is made of tough TR90 formed into a 7 base curvature for complete coverage. The nose pads are adjustable to assure a secure fit.

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Pearl Izumi Versa Short-Sleeve Henley Jersey – Women’s

The Pearl Izumi Women’s Versa Short Sleeve Henley is perfect for those rides when you need a versatile top that can do double duty and function equally well off the bike. Available in green spruce and smoked pearl, this jersey is quickly becoming a favorite here at Competitive Cyclist because of its great styling and functional approach.

Pearl Izumi’s transfer fabric provides moisture management and is quite comfortable in a variety of temperatures. Adding in a base layer or an outer shell increases the range where this top can excel. Reflective elements on the sleeves get you noticed in low light and a three snap front opening is easily accessed for more ventilation.

Pearl Izumi Launch 3/4-Sleeve Jersey – Women’s

Built for anything the mountain throws your way, the Pearl Izumi Women’s Launch 3/4-Sleeve Jersey offers a bit more coverage for ripping technical trails. Its relaxed, 3/4-length design provides a bit of extra coverage to protect you from thick brush and the occasional spill. Transfer fabric pulls moisture off your skin for rapid sweat evaporation and enhanced temperature regulation when the mercury rises throughout the day. Plus, there’s a sunglasses wipe inside the jersey for cleaning dirty shades on the trail.

Pearl Izumi Escape Sugar Short – Women’s

You know you’ve been relying on your best friend’s cycling wardrobe a little too long when she starts to give you the “stop asking to borrow my clothes” look, and we understand why you’d ride it out with hand-me-downs as long as possible. Shopping for a cycling kit is pricey, but there comes a time when you’ve determined that your new hobby has stuck, and you’re ready to start your own kit. The Pearl Izumi Escape Sugar Shorts for Women are an ideal go-to when you’re ready to get started, with a price that won’t break your “new hobby” bank, but enough support to carry you on when you start blasting by the veteran cyclists through steep and windy canyons.

The Escape Sugar shorts are made with a nylon LYCRA blend that gives you just enough stretch to keep your muscles hugged tight, and moisture-wicking properties to keep you cool when you hammer up a big climb. The waistband is wide, with yoga-inspiration, helping you stay comfortable when in the saddle, with minimal fidgeting needed. Pearl Izumi uses its basic Women’s Select 1:1 chamois for these shorts, giving just enough support to carry you through the miles, cushioning your sit bones from rough road so you can stay comfortable. The shorts use a silicone gripper on the ends of the legs to keep things in place, preventing rolling or riding-up when you put the power down.

Castelli Velocissima Limited Edition Short – Women’s

Castelli created the Women’s Velocissima Limited Edition Short for cyclists seeking a premium fit and finish, but without gouging their wallets on offerings costing significantly more. This limited version of the Velocissima retains the tried-and-true fabrics and supportive fit of the original, but it’s available in different colorways to suit your personal tastes.

Sitting at the heart and center of this supportive cycling short is Castelli’s KISS Air chamois for plush support and vibration absorption. This premium chamois is comprised of a seamless brushed microfiber that sits atop varying density foam. The foam is thickest at the rear to alleviate pressure on sensitive tissue areas, tapering in thickness along the sides to promote full range of motion in the saddle.

Castelli constructed the Velocissima of Endurance Evolution fabric, which gives hard-working muscles plenty of support and stabilization, but without sacrificing freedom to sprint out of the saddle or slide forward on climbs. This supportive, stretchy fabric sits alongside a flat-form, contoured waistband that distributes pressure across a wide area and lie-flat grippers that remain in place without pinching.

Castelli Millerighe Full-Zip Jersey – Women’s

Reaching for a bold kit doesn’t have to involve flashy colors and neon prints. Take the Castelli Millerighe Full-Zip Jersey for example, which combines eye catching geometric stripes with the stark contrast of black and white to create a striking top that stands out, without going crazy with colors that don’t fit in with your wardrobe. The Millerighe is built for comfort on the bike, with ProSecco Micromesh fabric that works to boost moisture management to keep you dry and comfortable when you’re hammering through the miles, plus mesh side panels that offer a breath of fresh air against your skin. Because aerodynamics matter, the sleeves feature sleek Velocity Rev2 fabric that offer a close-to-body fit, and raw cut edges that reduce drag when you’re carving your line down steep canyon tarmac. The Millerighe is finished off with a silicone gripper to lock the drop-tail hem in place, three rear pockets to stash all of your essentials, and reflective piping to help you stay seen when the light begins to fall.

100% Ridecamp Short – Women’s

The designers at Ride 100% are no strangers to combining form and function, and once again they hit the nail on the head with the Ridecamp Shorts for Women. These comfortable, yet stylish baggies are ready to rally on the trail, thanks to a generous inseam that keep you covered from scrub oak and sage brush. Two-way stretch polyester holds up to scuffles with rocks and branches, without restricting movement when you need to drop your saddle and get behind your back wheel. 100% tops the Ridecamp shorts with a DWR treatment — an underrated addition that will keep showers and mud splatters rolling off, so you can book it to your dinner-date from the trailhead without post-ride wardrobe changes in the parking lot.

Mons Royale Zephyr Lite T-Shirt – Women’s

Hot days in the high-alpine can be challenging in the wardrobe department. The soaring mercury may have you craving tank tops, but the sun at high altitude will have your shoulders second guessing that decision, so Mons Royale crafts the Zephyr Lute T-Shirt to keep you covered, without the bulk and heat of other short-sleeve options. That’s because its constructed from a merino wool-Tencel blend built to offer all of our favorite properties of wool — like moisture wicking, odor fighting, and quick drying, but with the added benefit of feather-weight construction, and serious durability, thanks to Tencel’s tough nature. The jersey is cut with a stepped hem and a side split to offer you coverage in the saddle, without restricting movement when you’re moving fore-and-aft on the bike.

Louis Garneau Providence Bib Tight – Women’s

2XU Recovery Compression Sock

Whether you’ve just completed a long training ride or finished the competition with a PR, pull on the 2XU Women’s Recovery Compression Socks to aid your recovery. Constructed with graduated compression panels, these socks promote circulation through the lower legs to relieve tired and sore muscles. An anatomical design with padded zones at the heels and balls of the feet offers comfort whether you’re padding to the kitchen for a second helping of food or relaxing on the couch.

7mesh Industries Quantum Jersey – Women’s

Classic style is everything on the bike, which means sometimes omitting the bright and flashy patterns for smooth simplicity, like you’ll find in the 7Mesh Industries Quantum Jersey for Women. This clean kit offers an elegant look, thanks to its smooth polyester construction, and all of the tech that you need to make it your go-to piece for your daily rides. It’s built with feathery fabric that wicks while you ride, and offers UPF 50+ protection to keep you sun savvy on summer’s scorchers. It uses what 7Mesh calls a real-world-fit, which we would describe as a little bit slim, but with room to breathe that sets it apart from the skin-fit of your competition jersey. The Quantum Jersey features three full-sized rear pockets that are trimmed with inner content guards to keep your goodies secure, plus two zippered pockets on either side to keep your gadgets and cards a bit more secure.

Castelli Millerighe Short – Women’s

Hit the roads in style and comfort with the Millerighe Short from Castelli. Constructed of Invita Strong fabric, it’s extremely soft yet it offers ample amounts of compression so it provides excellent muscle support for optimal recovery, increased circulation, and better performance.

At the top, an articulated soft touch waistband provides excellent support and a flattering figure. The leg openings use innovative raw cut, lie flat leg endings with scorpion silicone dot grippers to hold the hem comfortably in place without excessive constriction. The short is finished off with its women’s specific KISS Air2 Donna insert for long distance comfort. It’s a soft, stretchy chamois that maximizes your range of motion while eliminating bulk. Dual-density and variable padding thickness add just the right amount of cushion at strategic areas.

Giro Chrono Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey – Women’s

Having a warm cozy jersey to pick from our wardrobe does wonders for the spirit when temperatures drop but we still want and need to get out and ride. We get great satisfaction clipping out at the end of a ride that, because the weather is so iffy, we questioned even going on in it the first place. Giro created the Women’s Chrono Thermal Jersey to thrive in these conditions. Knowing that we were one of the few that got out and rode when others stayed home leaves us feeling a little less guilty pouring that second glass of vino at dinner.

Articulated cuffs are the two bouncers at the end of your sleeves and the cold ain’t getting its hand stamped. Giro designed a full-length wind guard front zipper to keep the core warm and prevent any drafts from sneaking in and it is easy to unzip as needed on extended climbs. The high-loft, Italian thermal fabric follows your every moment however at the waist, the hem gripper keeps the jersey from migrating thus reducing the ability for any cold areas developing. DWR coating and reflective logo and highlights extend the practicability of this jersey into damp or low light conditions.

Expandable Storage Pockets offer plenty of room for a rain jacket, hat, and extra gloves as well as extra food or money for the coffee shop. Go ahead and show the elements who’s the boss in the Giro Chrono LS Thermal Jersey.

Club Ride Apparel Bandara Jersey – Women’s

When you’re getting ready to hit the trail for some hooping-and-hollerin’ on the dirt, don’t forget to bring along Club Ride’s finest cowgirl-inspired jersey — the Bandara. This classic western styled jersey brings the class of pearl snaps and a collar to the trail, but doesn’t skimp on the tech that keeps you going for hours. It’s built from Club Ride’s stretch-woven fabric that offers free range of motion, all the while wicking away sweat. And if that’s not enough, it features mesh panels down each side to elevate breathability and keep you cool when you’re crushing climbs to earn descents that have you yelling out a yee-haw!

ION Short IN Short – Women’s

You’d love it if you could just toss on some hot pants under your baggies before hitting the trail, but your sit bones would give you some serious punishment after barreling down jarring rock gardens. Fortunately you can still achieve the comfort and fit of hot pants, but with chatter-absorbing support in Ion’s Short IN Short for Women. These liner shorts combine breathable fabrics with a Vuelta women’s-specific chamois that offers just enough vibration damping to keep your most sensitive anatomy comfortable on long days on the dirt.

ION Traze Button Short-Sleeve Jersey – Women’s

The ION Traze Button Short-Sleeve Jersey is the technical top with a casual look that will keep you comfortable throughout summer rides. This light and airy jersey is crafted from Channel Flow Lite material to keep cool air moving inwards, and sweat moving outwards, plus mesh panels that breathe with ease while you push yourself to the top of the climb before your well-earned descent. The jersey is equipped with a two-button henley style front to boost style, and a large zippered pocket in the back for stashing your gadgets and goodies while you ride.

Pinarello Strada Bib Short – Women’s

Whether you’re pedaling around the scenic countryside or rolling around your neighborhood boulevards, the Pinarello Women’s Strada Bib Short strikes the right balance between aesthetic appeal and supportive comfort. Italian-sourced fabrics are both lightweight and supportive, with a higher degree of stretch for laying down the hammer on straights and climb up steep hillsides. Signature details and whirling color accents pop vividly, bringing stand-out style to your everyday jaunts and longer rides on the weekends.

This particular version of the Strada Bib retains upright stability with its wide straps, meaning you’ll ride longer and farther with greater support. The multi-thickness chamois is perforated for quicker drying, so you’ll find relief from the sweat-soaked feel of other cycling shorts. And to retain security, the silicone leg grippers prevent the bottoms from annoyingly riding up as you pedal at a brisk cadence.

Pearl Izumi PRO Pursuit Graphic Short – Women’s

Pearl Izumi’s Pursuit line is made to match up with other manufacturer’s top offerings, helping cyclists tests their limits. Unlike many other brands’ race kit, though, Pearl’s PRO Pursuit Graphic Shorts add some colorful flare to the performance-minded package, allowing for some personal expression (or just increased visibility to motorists and other road users) while you’re grinding out base miles or reaching for a QOM.

Regardless of the day’s training schedule, Pearl’s PRO Transfer In-R-Cool body fabric will ensure that your shorts provide compressive support, active moisture management, and even a bit of temperature regulation so you can focus less on uncomfortable shorts and more on painful hill repeats. The fabric pulls moisture from your skin and diffuses it across the surface, hastening drying and ensuring you don’t have to suffer long in the sweaty aftermath of those repeats.

Raw-edge legs and a wide waistband keep the shorts in place with low-profile security, reducing the number of transitional ridges and seams in pursuit of marginal aerodynamic gains. Frankly, though, the raw leg openings just feel lux, and—when confronting a day of threshold training—every small comfort helps. Unlike many other lie-flat cuffs, Pearl’s are finished with silicone grip in order to ensure they don’t wander up and down with your pedal stroke.

The PRO Pursuit chamois is designed for racing. It’s the most complicated chamois in Pearl’s line, and it involves multiple layers of material that provide light cushion, ventilation, and a smooth, anti-odor outer face. The idea is to keep you drier and increase road feel without emphasizing road noise—again, a nod to the small details that help take some of the sting out of intense efforts.

Gore Wear Windstopper Base Layer Thermo Long-Sleeve Shirt – Women’s

The Windstopper Base Layer Thermo Long-Sleeve Shirt from Gore Wear is such a quintessential part of our cycling wardrobe that we can’t imagine not having it in the arsenal. Ideal for a multitude of other sports as well in ever-changing weather conditions, having a thin, elastic wind blocking membrane on the front, sleeves, shoulders, and kidneys protect vital body parts and allows you to stay much warmer without the bulk. Its extra-long back offers additional protection and it uses a minimal amount of flat-lock seams to keep friction, irritation, and chafing a thing of the past. Add in its Thermo-stretch insulation and water resistance and you have a go-to base layer for winter rides.