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