Helped a new rider figure out gear for our winters

Saw someone at a gas station having trouble with their helmet in the frosty air. Gave them a tip on balaclavas, and we ended up chatting about best ways to layer up. What's your go-to method for staying warm on the bike?

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2 Comments

hugo_grant1d ago

Layering up too much just makes you sweat and then freeze later. All that extra clothing traps moisture against your skin when you're moving. You're better off with a windproof shell and trusting your body to adapt to the cold.

hart.parker1d ago

Tell that to anyone who's tried skiing in just a shell, @hugo_grant. Good layers move sweat away from your skin, they don't trap it. A solid base layer keeps you dry, a mid layer keeps you warm, and the shell blocks wind. Without that insulation, you're just a damp person in a windbreaker, and your body can't adapt to that.