Y'ALL. I have found the holy grail of cycling jerseys! I have said it before but I will say it to you again that I have long loved Velocio for the quality and fit of their kit. This Signature Jersey just solidified my heart eyes for this brand. Maybe you've felt like you don't connect... Continue Reading →
The Domestique Critique: Yellow Gear Bibi Jersey
Hello? Spring? Are you there? It's me, WomensKit. It's been a rough winter for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere, and just when you see a peek of spring, you're hit with more rain or snow. But it has to come soon, so get ready and get shopping! It's exhausting to dress in layer... Continue Reading →
How to Avoid Kit Buyer’s Regret
Holiday time is the best time of the year. The indulgences are a-plenty - food, gifts, travel - but my favorite indulgence of all? SHOPPING. All the sales! The discounts! The freebies! I love starting the new year with new kit. But by the time I can afford to splurge (on sale, of course!) the... Continue Reading →
2017 WomensKit Holiday Gift Guide
I know that holiday gift guides are everywhere right now. But this edit helped me plan for my riding buddies, and I'm hoping it can be a go-to guide for you. Around this time of year, I get a little too caught up in hunting sales and scooping up the goods I've had my eye... Continue Reading →
The Domestique Critique: RedWhite The Bib UPDATED REVIEW
In June, I reviewed a pair of bibshorts from RedWhite that I purchased myself. I liked them but found a few things like fit and chamois to be less than I expected. I also wrote about how responsive the brand's found, Yuva, was when I emailed and asked about sizing. I was between a Medium... 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 →
WomensKit Ride – October 15
Hope to ride with you on October 15 in Los Angeles for the Sunday's Best ride. We'll be starting from the new cycling café in Highland Park, a bloc, and wearing our favorite kit so we can talk about all things fit and fancy. See you then!
The Domestique Critique: La Passione Hexagonal Summer Jersey
Long story long, this past winter I needed an updated pair of ankle length knickers and bought La Passione when they had a sale. It was a great deal and I figured I would Zwift more if they didn't quite fit right for riding IRL. Turns out they were glorious. Stretchy and comfortable, with pro... 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 →
The Domestique Critique: Rule XIV #C Series Bib Shorts
Rule XIV chose to start their focus with the most critical part of your ride apparel - the bibshort. Deriving their name from the tongue-in-cheek Velominati Rule #14, "Shorts should be black," Rule XIV set out to design premium bibshorts that break the rules, but always keep you in black. Rule XIV has their own... Continue Reading →