Knowing what you should wear when you are mountain biking in colder weather may present to be a challenge. If you wear too much, you may start to sweat once you start riding and exerting yourself. If you start to sweat in colder weather, your sweat will make you cold and damp, which isn't ideal. Going downhill in cold and damp clothing is less than comfortable.
Here you will discover a selection of clothing that will make cold weather mountain biking outings more enjoyable.
Because the pressure caused by pedaling will often force the blood out of your toes, it is important to protect them accordingly. Neoprene booties are nice because they zip over your shoes and will help keep your feet and toes warm and protected from the cold wind and temperatures.
It seems that when cold weather hits, your fingers and your toes get hit the hardest. Because of this, warm gloves are essential. There are weird looking gloves called "lobster gloves", that make your hands look like lobster claws. They are much warmer than regular gloves because they group fingers together, but still give you the mobility needed to shift gears, and use the brake lever.
To better insulate your feet, heavy socks are nice to wear. Bulky socks are less than ideal as they tend to constrict your feet when stuffed in a shoe. Silk ski socks are very warm, yet lightweight, making them a comfortable, and warm choice.
Wraparound glasses that will protect your eyes from flying debris, branches, and cold wind make riding in colder temperatures much more pleasant.
When it comes to underwear, the recommended material is polypropylene, which is both lightweight and nice for colder weather.
While riding, wind will be a big issue. You will need to wear jacket and pants that keep the wind from blowing right through you, chilling you to the core.
You can lose 50% of your heat through an uncovered head. A fleece liner worn under your helmet will help to keep the heat in as well as protect your head and ears warm.
Here you will discover a selection of clothing that will make cold weather mountain biking outings more enjoyable.
Because the pressure caused by pedaling will often force the blood out of your toes, it is important to protect them accordingly. Neoprene booties are nice because they zip over your shoes and will help keep your feet and toes warm and protected from the cold wind and temperatures.
It seems that when cold weather hits, your fingers and your toes get hit the hardest. Because of this, warm gloves are essential. There are weird looking gloves called "lobster gloves", that make your hands look like lobster claws. They are much warmer than regular gloves because they group fingers together, but still give you the mobility needed to shift gears, and use the brake lever.
To better insulate your feet, heavy socks are nice to wear. Bulky socks are less than ideal as they tend to constrict your feet when stuffed in a shoe. Silk ski socks are very warm, yet lightweight, making them a comfortable, and warm choice.
Wraparound glasses that will protect your eyes from flying debris, branches, and cold wind make riding in colder temperatures much more pleasant.
When it comes to underwear, the recommended material is polypropylene, which is both lightweight and nice for colder weather.
While riding, wind will be a big issue. You will need to wear jacket and pants that keep the wind from blowing right through you, chilling you to the core.
You can lose 50% of your heat through an uncovered head. A fleece liner worn under your helmet will help to keep the heat in as well as protect your head and ears warm.
About the Author:
If you want to get into shape so you are better prepared for whatever life throws at you, on and off a mountain bike, I recommend the P90x workout video. All you need for it are dumbbells or P90x resistance bands, and a pull-up bar.
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