Temerature Managment

Staying the right temperature during the winter months is a skill you need to master if you're looking to ride outside.  Here are a few tips on staying warm during cold weather rides without overheating.


The Lineup:

• Cycling Boots- 45NRTH Wolvhammers - get one size to big so you can fit 2 pairs of socks
• 2 Pairs of Smart Wool socks - I like one thinner pair and one thicker pair
• Cap to cover your ears - Lana from Funkier Bike
• Breathable base layer to wick away sweat and keep you dry - Fabriano from Funkier Bike
• Thick Gloves - 45NRTH Sturmfist
• Insulated bike pants with padded butt
• Balaclava to protect your neck
• Ski Goggles
• Hot Hands Warmers - The toe version, stick them to the inside of the outer socks, then put the hand warmers in each glove, I put them on top of my hands so it heats the blood

Damp, Soggy, Drizzle Days

• Water repellent jacket - Bernalda from Funkier Bike
• Put plastic bags over your socks before putting your boots on

25 Degrees +

• 1 Base Layer - Merano from Funkier Bike
• 1 Shell Layer - Brunico Soft Shell from Funker Bike

Below 25 Degrees

• Bar Mitts
• Add another top layer
  
  

Make sure you have a full change of clothes in your car, get out of the cold and often damp clothes immediately after your ride.


www.brokenspokebikes.com carries 45NRTH & Bar Mitts & bike pants
www.funkierbike.com for apparel
www.theweatherneck.com for the balaclava
www.amazon.com for the hot hands and Smart Wool Socks 

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