When the temperatures drop, don’t give up mountain biking. Learn how to dress for winter weather!Base Layer: Choose a base layer that fits tight and will wick perspiration away from your body to keep you dry.
Insulating Layer: This layer is meant to keep you warm and also keep moisture away from your skin. It shouldn’t fit as snugly as your base layer. A wool jersey/sweater, or a fleece will do the job.
Outer Layer: Your outermost layer of clothing should be windproof and waterproof. Hot Head: The big holes in our helmets are designed to keep our heads cool in the summer, however, they can make you head too cold during the winter. Wear a balaclava or headband under your helmet.
Icicle Hands: On your hands, choose a pair of wind and waterproof gloves. Shifting will keep you from wearing mittens, though they keep your hands the warmest. You can also choose to wear a lobster style glove, this two finger lobster style offers increased finger warmth (inner liner still has five fingers) but still allows you mobility to shift gears.
Happy Feet: Don’t overlook your feet as they will likely get cold first. Choose thicker winter socks or double up on two thin pairs. Wear a pair of shoe covers over top of your mountain bike shoes to keep your feet warm and dry.
Icicle Hands: On your hands, choose a pair of wind and waterproof gloves. Shifting will keep you from wearing mittens, though they keep your hands the warmest. You can also choose to wear a lobster style glove, this two finger lobster style offers increased finger warmth (inner liner still has five fingers) but still allows you mobility to shift gears.
Happy Feet: Don’t overlook your feet as they will likely get cold first. Choose thicker winter socks or double up on two thin pairs. Wear a pair of shoe covers over top of your mountain bike shoes to keep your feet warm and dry.
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