Aliya Barnwell

Rounding up what you need to know before buying kits from Universal Colours, OrNot, Velocio, Mission Workshop, and more.

The toughest riders from all over the globe came together with their unique rides to test their mettle in games of speed and fortitude in New York traffic.

What I learned from wearing the best road helmets.

When "Gravel" makes road better.

A delicious alphabet soup of a kit.

VeloNews contributor Aliya Barnwell on how teaching young kids to ride bikes safely in NYC 'is a part of the route to a community'

The kit made men would wear.

Look pretty in prints.

Giro’s latest kit takes things to the next level.

Cycling kit to look and feel like a god

Self-professed fashion geek David Millar references Chanel classic in this kit for his CHPT3 brand.

Luxurious kit for riders who look terrific in animal print.

Spanish brand Givelo updates the wardrobe classics.

This is the best reflective kit on the market.

A cycling outfit that everyone will love

Clothing and accessories for urban riding

What to wear when cycling in rapidly changing weather.

The UC kit design looks great in an ‘if Katherine Hepburn wore cycling kit’ kind of way, and other observations.

Bib shorts, cargo bib shorts, and a standout swing-season cycling jersey.

Best for long, cool-weather gravel rides off the beaten path.

15 years ago, everyone ‘knew‘ you couldn’t drop trou in bibs without taking off your jersey. Imagine what you might ‘know’ tomorrow.

A look at how Black Americans are leading modern cycling style, from Legion of Los Angeles to The Black Foxes.

There’s no better time to draw attention to these cycling apparel pioneers than Black history month.

Must-have features and functions in cycling kits ranked from the least important to the most crucial.

Cold weather cycling kit to keep you warm and dry during your winter rides.

Here are my favorites pieces from 2021 and the best matching kit overall.  

California-based Eliel cycling apparel is ‘race-cut gear that lasts.’

Inexpensive gear with 1970s-inspired pop style.

High-quality, modern cut, and modern fabrics for a solid, summer kit.

Gravel is like mountain bike style for people tired of just doing roadie things.

Apparel and layering strategies for protecting against the cold to keep riding all winter long.

How to tell the authentic from the fraud — and should you care?

A belt drive gravel bike goes to the Nutmeg Nor’Easter.

Attention to details and easy-on-easy-off bibs make this kit a good buy.

Assos warm-weather cycling kits offer comfort and quality but pose a few concerns about length, and material breathability.

Great value for women's kit, and best for short to medium-length rides in moderate temperatures.

Capable kit for training rides in moderate to hot and humid conditions.

If you want pure comfort in road bike form, look elsewhere. The Langma is a true race bike; the kind of weapon that makes you ignore your training plan as you revel in the pure speed your legs can produce.

So pricey. So comfortable. Such a great hot-weather kit.

Merino blend jersey in a modern cut paired with the best of Velocio’s new fly-free design bibs

Kit.Fit is a new app created by cyclists to help you buy clothing online with confidence.

Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your gear.

Thou shall do this; thou shall not do that... blah, blah, blah. Here's what I do with clothing, and why.

Rodeo Adventure Labs’ Explorts bibs feature a quick-release buckles for dropping the shorts without removing torso layers.

How a bit of socioeconomic theory, fashion appreciation, good humor, and long-term comfort all relate. Welcome to Kit Critic.

Columnist Aliya Barnwell says cycling's efforts to improve the sport's diversity often overlook the throngs of working cyclists, street BMX riders, and participants in Critical Mass-style urban rides.