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Cycling Apparel for Spring Rides

Find cycling apparel for spring rides that fits your style and riding plans. Browse the selection with your preferred fit in mind, and compare individual product details and sizing to choose pieces that work with your existing cycling wardrobe.

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Men's Airlight Vest
L.L.Bean Men's Airlight Vest
A lightweight blue polyester vest that wicks moisture, dries quickly and offers UPF 50+ sun protection.
(1,000)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Perfect fit
Lightweight
Versatile
Breathable
$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A white, lightweight polyester-nylon shirt with UPF 50+ protection, stretch, ventilation and secure pockets.
(980)
$74.95 $74.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Light and comfortable wear
Good quality
Sun protection
Versatility
$74.95 $74.95
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A purple, lightweight nylon-blend shirt with UPF 50+ sun protection, stretch, ventilation and roll-up sleeve tabs.
(893)
$74.95 $54.99
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What customers like:
Soft and lightweight material
Versatile and stylish
Durable and well-made
Great sun protection
Comfortable fit
$74.95 $54.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
A blue plaid, lightweight recycled-polyester blend shirt with UPF 50+ protection, stretch, venting and wrinkle-free comfort.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
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What customers like:
Washes well
High quality
Great for summer
Good fit
Sharp look
$74.95 $49.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
A pink, lightweight synthetic-nylon shirt with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking stretch, and ventilated back panels.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
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What customers like:
Lightweight and comfortable
Perfect for summer
Fun and playful design
Great fit and quality
Durable and washes well
$74.95 $49.99
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Men's Bean Bright Multisport Jacket
L.L.Bean Men's Bean Bright Multisport Jacket
A bright yellow polyester jacket with reflective accents, wind and moisture resistance, and breathable ventilation.
(269)
$110 $110
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What customers like:
Windproof
Lightweight
High visibility
Comfortable fit
Roomy pockets
$110 $110
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Women's Bean Bright Multisport Jacket
L.L.Bean Women's Bean Bright Multisport Jacket
A red polyester multisport jacket with reflective accents, wind and moisture resistance, airflow, and zippered pockets.
(247)
$110 $110
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What customers like:
Attractive design
Lightweight
Good size pockets
Versatile
Comfortable
$110 $110
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Women's Bean Bright Multisport Vest
L.L.Bean Women's Bean Bright Multisport Vest
A red polyester layer with reflective accents, wind and moisture resistance, breathable venting, and zippered pockets.
(183)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Useful pockets
High visibility
Convenient rear pocket
Excellent coverage
$89.95 $89.95
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Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
A colorful short-sleeve nylon-blend shirt with UPF 50+, stretch, venting and fishing-friendly pockets.
(181)
$74.95 $34.99
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$74.95 $34.99
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Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Long-Sleeve
A blue plaid shirt in stretchy recycled synthetic-nylon fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection and venting.
(159)
$79.95 $59.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Effective sunblock
Well-made
Cool and comfortable fabric
Good fit
$79.95 $59.99
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Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
A blue plaid, lightweight recycled polyester-nylon shirt with UPF 50+, stretch, venting and versatile storage pockets.
(143)
$74.95 $62.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Attractive appearance
Fast drying
Lightweight
Quick-drying
$74.95 $62.99
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Adults' Bean Bright Stretch Glove With Overmitt
L.L.Bean Adults' Bean Bright Stretch Glove With Overmitt
A black Polartec Power Stretch fleece glove with touchscreen compatibility, reinforced grip, and a wind-resistant overmitt.
(83)
$39.95 $39.95
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$39.95 $39.95
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Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
L.L.Bean Women's Comfort Cycling Shorts with Liner
A gray, quick-drying cycling short with stretch, UPF 50+ protection, removable chamois liner and reflective details.
(27)
$79.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Comfortable outer shorts
Nice looking
True to size
$79.95 $29.99
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Women's Ridgeknit Full-Zip Jacket
L.L.Bean Women's Ridgeknit Full-Zip Jacket
A pink polyester-blend jacket with four-way stretch, moisture-wicking fabric and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$99.95 $74.99
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$99.95 $74.99
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Women's Airlight Snap Front Jacket
L.L.Bean Women's Airlight Snap Front Jacket
A green polyester jacket with moisture-wicking, quick-drying, abrasion-resistant fabric and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$89.95 $64.99
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$89.95 $64.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
A green, breathable polyester-blend quarter-zip offering moisture-wicking, quick-dry comfort, stretch, and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$64.95 $39.99
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$64.95 $39.99
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Women's Access Trail Pullover, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Print
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Pullover, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Print
A lightweight white quarter-zip pullover in recycled polyester blend with moisture-wicking fabric and UPF 50+ protection.
(0)
$54.95 $45.99
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$54.95 $45.99
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Women's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long-Sleeve
A pink, buttery-soft recycled polyester blend shirt with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking stretch, quick-dry performance and thumbholes.
(0)
$49.95 $36.99
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$49.95 $36.99
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Women's Airlight Knit Full-Zip
L.L.Bean Women's Airlight Knit Full-Zip
A purple polyester full-zip jacket with moisture-wicking, quick-drying, UPF 50+ protection and abrasion resistance.
(0)
$89.95 $74.99
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$89.95 $74.99
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Men's SunSmart® Coolpro Half Zip Hoodie
L.L.Bean Men's SunSmart® Coolpro Half Zip Hoodie
A gray polyester-blend hoodie with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking stretch, evaporative cooling and a convenient half-zip.
(0)
$69.95 $58.99
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$69.95 $58.99
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Women's SunSmart Coolpro Half Zip Hoodie
L.L.Bean Women's SunSmart Coolpro Half Zip Hoodie
A soft pink polyester-blend hoodie with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking stretch, evaporative cooling and thumbholes.
(0)
$69.95 $58.99
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$69.95 $58.99
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Cycling Apparel for Spring Rides

Cycling apparel for spring rides belongs to a season of renewed routines, familiar routes and plans made with friends. A ride might begin at the end of a driveway, at a neighborhood meeting spot or beside a favorite stretch of country road. The appeal is often as simple as spending time outside together, seeing trees begin to leaf out and taking the longer way back because the conversation is good. Clothing is one part of that experience, and choosing it can be a personal decision rather than a search for the most technical-looking outfit. Some riders prefer a coordinated look; others like an informal mix that feels true to their everyday style. A quiet palette, a brighter accent or a familiar silhouette can give a cycling wardrobe its own character without making every piece match. This collection brings the focus to apparel for spring cycling, with room for different tastes and different relationships to riding. Someone returning to a favorite pastime may approach the selection differently from someone whose bicycle is already part of a weekly routine. A couple planning regular rides together may have entirely different clothing preferences, even when their route and departure time are the same. Those differences are worth keeping in mind: a shared activity does not call for identical outfits. Timeless style and versatility offer useful starting points, especially for shoppers who prefer a thoughtfully chosen wardrobe over a separate look for every outing. The most meaningful choices often reflect habits that are already established—the colors a person reaches for, the shapes they prefer and the details they notice when getting dressed. Spring provides the setting, but personal preference gives the selection direction. Whether the plan is a standing Saturday ride or an occasional afternoon with family, browsing cycling apparel can begin with what makes that time on a bicycle feel like a welcome part of life.

Fit, materials and care are important points of comparison, but the useful details belong to each garment rather than to spring cycling apparel as a whole. A category name alone does not establish fabric composition, fit or performance. Individual descriptions, size charts and care information provide the specifics needed to distinguish one choice from another. For fit, familiar size labels are only a starting point; measurements and the stated cut offer more context, particularly when comparing unfamiliar styles with clothing already in regular rotation. Riding also involves a different posture from standing in front of a mirror. The position of the arms, the bend at the hips and personal preferences about coverage can all influence how someone evaluates a garment. A rider who prefers a close silhouette may make a different choice from one who likes more room, and neither preference needs to define the look of the entire wardrobe. Material selection deserves the same individual attention. Fabric names and composition percentages are more informative than broad assumptions about what cycling clothing should be made from. Shoppers may have established preferences about texture, fabric feel or care routines; checking those details helps keep the decision grounded in the actual garment. Spring weather adds another reason to read descriptions closely rather than treating every piece in a seasonal collection as interchangeable. Any particular weather-related feature needs to be confirmed in the individual information. Care and durability deserve that same measured approach. Following the stated washing and drying directions is more useful than applying one routine to everything labeled cycling apparel, and a garment’s appearance alone cannot establish how it will hold up over time. For someone who rides regularly, the practical question is how a clothing choice fits into an existing routine, from getting dressed before departure to following its care instructions afterward. These considerations keep the focus on personal needs and verified details, without turning a seasonal wardrobe into a checklist of features every rider is expected to want.

There is also a social side to choosing spring cycling apparel. For many people, the bicycle is a reason to put an outing on the calendar and keep it there: a weekly meeting with a friend, a ride with a partner or a family tradition that resumes each spring. Clothing preferences can be as familiar as the route itself, especially for someone who has enjoyed riding for years. Others may be rediscovering the activity and deciding what feels like their style today. A considered selection leaves room for both, without suggesting that a particular appearance signals experience or enthusiasm. That makes cycling apparel a personal gift idea as well, particularly when the recipient’s interest in riding is already known. The strongest starting points are their usual size, preferred fit, favorite colors and willingness to follow particular care instructions. A gift can acknowledge a shared pastime without assuming the recipient wants a different look or a more ambitious riding schedule. For a partner who treasures a regular loop together, or a friend who is always the first to suggest another ride, the connection to that routine can matter as much as the clothing itself. Shopping for someone with more than one spring activity may also involve separate selections for separate interests. Those exploring another part of their seasonal wardrobe can browse Running Apparel for Spring, with each collection offering its own activity-focused starting point. There is no need to build an entire wardrobe at once or choose every piece around the same outing. A more personal approach considers what is already worn and enjoyed, what information matters before making a choice and which styles feel worth returning to. Cycling apparel for spring rides is ultimately connected to those ordinary, memorable plans: bicycles waiting by the door, a friend arriving at the agreed meeting place and a familiar road seen again after time away. The clothing is part of the preparation; the shared pleasure of getting outside gives the occasion its meaning.
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