If you have ever had the desire to try winter cycling, I can tell you that with a little common sense and proper clothes and equipment anyone can ride 12 months of the year. In this article, we will look at what clothes it will take to keep you warm and comfortable in icy months ahead. When you think of winter you think of cold, snowy conditions. Maybe you have seen winter cyclists and you ask yourself how they manage to stay comfortable when it is -15 degrees. Well, believe it or not, staying warm is not all that hard, staying comfortable is the challenge.
Cyclists face the same challenges that other winter activists do.
It is a balance between warmth and staying dry. If you cool down, and are damp, you run the risk of really getting cold. The solution is to dress in layers. Wicking is the term given to a materials ability to remove moisture from your skin. On top of the polypropylene layer, try a layer of wool.