Primal Wear
Return Of The Jedi Cycling Jersey

By Manuel Marino

Primal Wear is a cycling apparel company out of Denver, Colorado and has been in business for over 16 years. They have the most technical fabrics with original jersey designs. Besides being in over 1500 Independent bike shops across the United States, they are in some of the bigger retailers such as REI and Performance. I’ve been in contact with Jessica Edwards who sent me one of their Star Wars jerseys.

The Star Wars jerseys are made of 100% ProSenor, a technical fabric which wicks moisture from the body so you remain comfortable on your ride. This is a popular design that they picked up in order to connect with the large Star Wars following. They currently do not attend Star Wars events in relation to this jersey, although it is something they have considered.

Being a mountain bike enthusiast, I decided to take my lightweight aluminum beauty and go for a ride. Nothing really serious, just 5 miles, to feel this new jersey and test the fabric. This has been my worst performance and probably one of my most valuable experiences. The weather was cooperative, with a sunny and clear sky. I cruised at a comfortable speed. The roads were in fair condition, no hills, scenic routes and not much traffic. A great course! The only problem was the temperature, really hot.

The jersey worked very well! The fabric breathes with you and controls moisture and temperature to keep you performing at your best. I can say I understood the importance of using the right wear. You can’t just have a t-shirt and common shorts. An helmet is essential, as gloves, and elbow guards. A good pair of shoes is also recommended, and of course technical fabric clothing.

The reward of this experience has been a great pasta plate with tomato and parmesan. A very simple plate, but I consider it the best of the Italian cuisine.

Few tips for cycling beginners:

• eat healthy food (Mediterranean food) or you’ll never cover long distances; find the perfect bike for you, you don’t need to spend 20,000 dollars but you need a bike with three chain rings, which gives you the most range of gears;
• wear a bike jersey, typically made of synthetic materials that help wick away moisture from your body, and including a rear pocket to carry extra supplies while you ride;
• buy yourself some proper cycling shorts;
• set realistic goals and start slow;
• relax and enjoy the scenic routes.

Primal Wear’s 2009 Collection
  

–About–

By Manuel Marino – This article is from my Weblog NewOnlineShopping.NET (One of the best Style and Clothes Weblogs with a focus on Indie Clothing and Urban Fashion. Articles on graphic tees, urban wear, shirts, fashion, internet, design). Manuel Marino Music Composer, Producer, Terrific Networker Read my Very Simple Audio Mastering Guide.

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