| Mountain biking in cold weather has always been a | | | | maximum protection from the wind are best to wear |
| challenge. The problem is that you'll start out cold | | | | in the winter. You can protect yourself from debris, |
| then warm up and break a sweat, making yourself | | | | as well as the cold. |
| wet. Then, when you travel downhill, the combination | | | | Socks You should wear heavy socks although not to |
| of wet skin and windchill will be quite chilling. | | | | heavy. A sock that is overly heavy will make your |
| Below, you'll find a list of the cold weather clothing | | | | shoes tight, cut off circulation, even make your feet |
| that will make winter riding less of a bone chilling | | | | cold. You should try lightweight socks, as they will |
| experience. | | | | keep your feet warm without bulk. If you need an |
| Booties In cold temperatures, your feet are the | | | | extra layer, try silk ski socks as they are very warm |
| most vulnerable part of your anatomy. Pressure from | | | | and also extra lightweight. |
| pedaling will tend to cut off the circulation to your | | | | Underwear Polypropylene is the best material here, |
| toes, which can put you at a risk of frostbite. In cold | | | | as it is lightweight and best for colder temperatures. |
| conditions, neoprene booties are a must have. They | | | | Wind protection Moving air is the biggest cause for |
| will zip over your shoes and even have a pattern in | | | | losing body heat. By having good wind protection |
| the sole where you can cut out a piece for cleats. | | | | you'll be able to vent perspiration while also |
| Gloves There are several manufacturers that make | | | | protecting yourself from windchill. You should choose |
| "lobster gloves", a hybrid glove that separates your | | | | pants and a jacket based on durability, breathing, and |
| index finger and thumb from the rest of your hand. | | | | price as these types of clothing can get very |
| These gloves are warmer than regular gloves, and | | | | experience. |
| the distinct index finger will allow you to operate your | | | | Helmet and liners Your head is very important, as |
| shifting and brake levers. | | | | you lose 50% of your body heat through your head. |
| In case your hands get cold, you should carry a pair | | | | A helmet is designed to keep you cool in the |
| of lightweight glove liners will you as well. If you have | | | | summer, not warm in the winter. A fleece liner inside |
| to stop to take care of a problem, the liners will | | | | your helmet will keep your head and ears warm |
| protect your hands from the cold. | | | | during winter riding. |
| Glasses Glasses that wraparound and provide | | | | |