IRIS Catch-Up Jersey and Signature Bib Shorts II in Cinnamon As cyclists, we all got hit pretty hard with quarantine in 2020. I started the new year relaunching WomensKit after maternity leave and was very excited to test ride the IRIS kit for a review. Then lockdown happened, and it was unsafe (and at times,... Continue Reading →
The Domestique Critique – Victory Chimp Face Mask
I must start by quickly acknowledging my persistent disbelief that, on WomensKit, I am about to review a face mask. However, for a killer coronavirus that requires face masks to be a continued part of my kit, I think it best to accept this new accessory as a wise decision and a respectful tool to... Continue Reading →
The Domestique Critique: Performance Ultra Jersey & Bib Shorts
If you have a preconceived notion of what "bike shop kit" is, then this review is for you. If you are looking for a reasonable kit from an accessible shop, then this review is for you. If you turn your nose down at anything from a major retailer, then this review is for you.... Continue Reading →
Yellow Gear is Here! (Guest Post)
We're excited to announce our new label Yellow Gear! After several months of hard work, we're delighted (and relieved!) to announce the launch of our cycling apparel brand Yellow Gear. We couldn’t be more excited for this adventure! How it all started Women’s road cycling is growing. More and more women make the transition from... Continue Reading →
Buy Now, Ship Later. Are Pre-Orders a Scam or Smart Business?
pre·or·der priˈôrdər/ verb order (an item of merchandise) before it is available, with the understanding that it will be shipped later. noun an order for an item that has not yet been made commercially available. It seems like a good chunk of the kit I post is available only by pre-order. It can feel like... Continue Reading →
The Domestique Critique: Angeles Creative Jersey
That jersey, though. Angeles Creative is a small company from Southern California but they are making waves in a big way. The internet has fallen in love with their Spektrum collection and I have too. They are fresh off a new release of a womens-specific Cyan Shimmer jersey and the color bomb is truly epic. Straight out of the... Continue Reading →
The Domestique Critique: Velocio Light Long Sleeve Jersey & Signature Fly Bib Knickers
Click. Refresh. Click. Refresh. The weather report didn't change from 60°F and partly cloudy with 15mph wind. I hate wind. No matter how many times I refreshed the page I couldn't will it to be 80 and sunny so I could wear the last of the summer kit. I wasn't ready to let go of... Continue Reading →
The Velocio Story
I had the lucky chance to ride and chat with Kristy Srcymgeour during Velocio's USA tour and I fell even harder for the line that brings top quality kit to women. I will be reviewing a jersey from the summer '16 line soon, but until then enjoy this Cycling Tips piece on the story behind... Continue Reading →
Reviews on the Way
Do you ever notice how reviews on kit are always positive? Maybe they pick at a point here or there but the reviewer always magically ends up saying it’s their favorite kit in the last paragraph. I never did understand that. Really? Every kit you receive is your favorite? Makes me think they have to... Continue Reading →