Deciding what to wear while mountain biking in cold weather can be a challenge. This is because, while it may be cold outside, when you get out there and start riding, your blood will start pumping, and you will start to heat up. When you start to sweat in cold weather, problems can start to happen. With the wind blowing on you while riding, you may start to get a chill.
This article will tell you how to dress for a cold weather ride, so that you can have fun, and stay warm.
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.
Whenever cold weather strikes, your toes and your fingers are among the most vulnerable to it's effects. To protect your fingers, gloves are needed. When it is really cold, traditional gloves may not do the trick. While "lobster gloves" may look odd, they are quite warm and effective. They group your fingers together but give you enough mobility to be able to work the gear shifter and break levers.
Many may be tempted to wear heavy socks when they go out in colder weather. Heavy socks may not be the best idea as when worn in shoes, they are often less than comfortable. That is where silk ski socks come into the picture. They are lightweight, warm, and comfortable.
Cold wind can be brutal on your eyeballs. Wraparound glasses give you protection from wind, debris, and cold.
For underwear, the material of choice is polypropylene. It is lighter weight and well suited for colder temperatures.
Wind is a big problem when riding. Some materials do little to stop it, and when worn you'll feel like the wind is blowing right through them. You do want to be able to vent a certain amount of heat as when you start moving you will start to warm up. Your main concern is to block the wind, so wear pants and a jacket that will do the job.
To keep your head and your ears warm during winter riding sessions, wear a fleece liner underneath your helmet. This is important because 50% of your body's heat can be lost through your head.
This article will tell you how to dress for a cold weather ride, so that you can have fun, and stay warm.
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.
Whenever cold weather strikes, your toes and your fingers are among the most vulnerable to it's effects. To protect your fingers, gloves are needed. When it is really cold, traditional gloves may not do the trick. While "lobster gloves" may look odd, they are quite warm and effective. They group your fingers together but give you enough mobility to be able to work the gear shifter and break levers.
Many may be tempted to wear heavy socks when they go out in colder weather. Heavy socks may not be the best idea as when worn in shoes, they are often less than comfortable. That is where silk ski socks come into the picture. They are lightweight, warm, and comfortable.
Cold wind can be brutal on your eyeballs. Wraparound glasses give you protection from wind, debris, and cold.
For underwear, the material of choice is polypropylene. It is lighter weight and well suited for colder temperatures.
Wind is a big problem when riding. Some materials do little to stop it, and when worn you'll feel like the wind is blowing right through them. You do want to be able to vent a certain amount of heat as when you start moving you will start to warm up. Your main concern is to block the wind, so wear pants and a jacket that will do the job.
To keep your head and your ears warm during winter riding sessions, wear a fleece liner underneath your helmet. This is important because 50% of your body's heat can be lost through your head.
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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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