Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
discover Discover

Gals Gear Guide to Cycling 🚲
Purple Star emoji 84 items
By
Brianna Hillier profile picture
Brianna Hillier
Hit da road in style and with all the right gear! Cycling can be an intimidating sport but once you're out there (in this gear) you're find your stride quickly.
Sections
11
 
Cycling Jerseys
 
Cycling Bibs
 
Cycling Accessories
 
Shoes & Helmets
 
Windy & Wet Apparel
 
Bike Components

Cycling Jerseys

Cool jerseys = fun rides

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
the coolest prints!
Signature Jersey | Peppermint
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
Maap is the sickest riding brand
Women's Drome Pro Air LS Jersey 3.0
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
love this pink from Maap
Women's Blaze Pro Air Jersey 3.0
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
comfy and lightweight, POC is a mountain bike forward brand but their road/gravel gear is just as good!
POC Pristine Jersey - Women's
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
simple but effective
Women's Attack Short Sleeve Jersey
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
this print is iconic
Ostroy Road Cycling Jersey - Women's | REI Co-op
placeholderplaceholder

Cycling Bibs

Good bibs to keep you in the saddle longer

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
skida x Giordana bike bibe in a classic skida print
Denim Daisy | Skida Bike Bib
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
COMFY bibs!
Women's PRO Bib Shorts | Pearl izumi
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
cuteee
MAAP + Public Possession Women's Team Bib Evo Cargo
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
unique chamois that stay in place
SHREDLY Biker Cham 2.0 Liner Short - Women's
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
bib version from Shredly!
SHREDLY Biker Bib - Women's
placeholderplaceholder

Cycling Accessories

Essentials on the body

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
why wear boring socks
Maap Training Sock
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
these collab socks are everything
MAAP + Public Possession Sock
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
love these!
Ostroy Pretty Okay At Bikes Crew Socks
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
cutie!
Signature Print Socks | Peppermint
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
don't forget the sports bra!
Signature Sports Bra | Peppermint
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
Lotta good sunglasses out there, but these are nice full eye protection
Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses - Men
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
no notes
POC Aspire Sunglasses
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
simple, comfortable warm weather palm protection
Women's Expedition Gel Gloves
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
long fingered gloves - great for a little more warmth or sun protection
Specialized Body Geometry Grail Long Finger Glove
placeholder

Shoes & Helmets

Tread when you need it, sleek when you don't

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
pearl izumi with the off-road ready shoes
Expedition PRO Shoes
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
road shoe from Specialized
Specialized S-Works Torch Cycling Shoe
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
a unique colorway and great shoe
Fi'zi:k Vento Ferox Carbon Mountain Bike Shoe
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
The Falconer from Sweet Protection is a great helmet - just know Sweet Protection runs small!
Sweet Protection Falconer Aero 2Vi Mips Helmet
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
lightweight and comfortable, with superior crash protection
POC Ventral Air MIPS Helmet
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
light and ventilated!
Giro Aries Spherical Helmet
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
not cheap but a great helmet in tons of colors!
Trace Mips® | Helmet
placeholderplaceholder

Windy & Wet Apparel

Don't let the weather shorten your season!

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
wind vest is a MUST have
Women's PRO Barrier Vest
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
keep that noggin warm!
Castelli Pro Thermal 2 Skully
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
full leggings for those COLD days
Castelli Velocissima DT Bib Tight - Women's
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
a pant (not bib) warm option
Castelli Espresso Tight - Women's
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
proper fitting jackets meant for biking are actually a game changer!
GOREWEAR SPINSHIFT Windbreaker - Women's
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
keep that dome covered
Drome Cap
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
necks get cold too!
Alt_Roadâ„¢ Air Mesh Neck Screen
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
the right cold weather gloves are a life saver!
PEARL iZUMi Pro Powershield Glove
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
thermal headband, still breathable
Castelli Pro Thermal 2 Headband
placeholder

Bike Components

Essentials on the bike

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
easy to use bike bottle holders
Flow Cage SL Water Bottle Cages - Pair
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
my go-to clipless pedals!
crankbrothers Candy 7 Clipless Pedals | REI Co-op
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
insulated bike bottle to keep drinks cold
Bivo One Non-Insulated Water Bottle - 21 fl. oz. | REI Co-op
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
another insulated option
Podium Titanium Insulated Water Bottle - 18 fl. oz.
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
ok fine this doesn't go on bike but the USWE hydration pack is the only not dumb looking option, trust.
USWE Race 2.0 Hydration Pack
placeholder

Bike Tech

The right tech to track your stats

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
safety first! hear the road around you
Shokz OpenRun Headphones
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
heart rate monitor for the bike
Garmin HRM 600 Heart Rate Monitor | REI Co-op
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
premium bike computer to navigate and track your miles
Garmin Edge 1040 Solar GPS
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
see and be seen!
Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar Taillight
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
two in one, headlight and camera - for safety!!
Varia Vue Headlight & Camera
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
cadence sensor if you want to easily move between bikes (sensors can also come in pedals, which are harder to move between bikes)
Bike Cadence Sensor 2
placeholder

Bikes!

And entirely subjective selection

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
definitely not biased here…
Cervelo Aspero Rival XPLR AXS Gravel Bike
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
Solo line up from Rocky Mountain bikes was my first gravel bike!
Solo Carbon 90 BC Edition
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
the crux is a gravel world classic
S-Works Crux - SRAM RED XPLR
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
pretty obsessed with this color from Trek
Checkpoint ALR aluminum gravel bikes – Trek Bikes
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
ventum has been doing it right for a while now, just gotta save up!
GS1 GRX Di2 | 1x12
placeholder

Bike Maintenance & Storage

Bikes are expensive, take good care of them!

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
a great all in one cleaning kit!
Muc-Off Ultimate Bicycle Cleaning Kit - Accessories
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
protect those disks from harmful chemicals while cleaning
Muc-Off Disc Brake Cover
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
the type of bike lube you need depends on your typical climate & the weather of the day, but in a pinch the all weather option works!
Muc-Off All Weather Lube
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
bike stands are expensiveee but this is a great alt to the $$$ ones
Feedback Sports Scorpion Bike Stand - 2pc
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
Perfect all in one tool for on the fly adjustments
Crank Brothers Multi-19 Tool
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
a need
Wera 073593 Multicolor Hex + Ball End Hex Metric L-key Clip Set
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
tubeless tires? you need this plug kit & the CO2 cartridge to refill tires on the fly
Crank Brothers Cigar Tool Plug Kit + CO2 Head
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
if you run tubeless tires, always keep sealant on hand! these small bottles are perfect for refilling
Stan's NoTubes 2oz Tire Sealant - Bike
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
for refilling that 3oz sealant bottle
Orange Seal Endurance Tubeless Sealant
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
floor pump!
Charger Floor Pump
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
a good bike rack is a MUST and this tray-style hitch mount rack is what you should be looking for
Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-Bike Hitch Rack | REI Co-op
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
another premium bike rack option
Rocky Mounts GuideRail 2-Bike Hitch Rack | REI Co-op
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
in-home or garage storage for bikes
Michelangelo Rugged 2-Bike Gravity Rack
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
solid hanging bike storage option
Delta Cycle Leonardo Da Vinci Bike Storage Hook and Tray | REI Co-op
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
a good bike lock is essential!
D1000 Bike Lock
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
another bike lock style / option
Evolution 1090 Integrated Chain Lock
placeholderplaceholder

Nutrition

Essentials pre, during, and post ride

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
fave gel combo: sour sweet and chocolate!
GU Energy Gel - 24 Pack
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
yummy gummies with a hint of honey
Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews - 12 Pack - Bike
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
cookies n creme & vanilla flavored waffles are surpisingly elite
Honey Stinger Organic Waffle - 6-Pack
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
absolute MUST if it's a hot day and you're a sweaty betty
SaltStick Caps
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
best hydration mix out there!
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix - 20-Serving Bag
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
mini waffles for a bite sized chomp
Honey Stinger Mini Waffles - Bike
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
long rides call for endurance fuel! get those carbs in when the tummy can't take any more food
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel - Bike
placeholder

Recovery

Keep your body in top shape for back to back rides

 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
you're gonna want this
Anti-Chafe Salve Compostable Tube - 2.0 oz.
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
don't wait to find out you need this
Original Anti-Chafe Cream - 8 oz.
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
love this massage ball! provides deep tissue release to your IT bands, hamstrings, quadriceps, calves and more
Orb Extreme Mini Massage Ball
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
Soothe tight muscles and promote healing blood flow with this roller
Trigger Point Performance GRID Foam Roller | REI Co-op
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
boujee but worth it!
Normatec 3 Legs - Standard
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
ultimate post ride slide
HOKA ORA Recovery 3 Slides
placeholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
fast, hot relief to sore muscles
Venom 2 Back Massage Wrap
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
flexible hourglass design that wraps around and compress your muscles while rolling
STK Contour Massager
placeholderplaceholder
 
Brianna Hillier profile picture
Ergonomically designed to help relieve joint and muscle tension - I love this one between my shoulder blades
Universal Massage Roller
placeholderplaceholder