While a few may decide to give up on riding their bikes during the winter months, the ones who know how to ride while staying warm will not let the weather mess up their biking plans. The most important thing to remember in this case is to dress in a way that is appropriate for the weather. By appropriate, it is meant that you choose your gear carefully so that you do not end up with heavy waterproof jackets as the excess weight will become a real hindrance for you after a while. Apart from the weight, it should also be kept in mind that cycling is a heavy cardio exercise which will make you sweat too much if you are wearing one of those heavy jackets. The wise choice is to choose a base layer like a wicking, full sleeves thermal vest of high quality (merino wool, if you can afford it).
After you are done with selecting the proper base layer that suits your budget and allows you free movement without being too tight, it is time to choose a jacket. Choose a light windproof jacket like the North Face jackets and do not worry about the light nature of the material as the effort of cycling itself will keep you warmer than you imagine. Protecting your hands from the cold wind and occasional showers is very important as they tend to freeze up the most along with your feet and to do that, select waterproof liner gloves (silk is a cheap yet effective option). Waterproof cycling overshoes are simply THE option when it comes to winter biking as the freezing water will otherwise cause you some serious problems as you ride. The insulating nature of these shoes will also serve to keep your feet warm even when the temperature goes down more than expected. We lose most of our body heat through our head and therefore wear a closefitting cycling hat under the cycling helmet to stop the body heat from escaping through your head. In fact, to find all of these necessary winter cycling gears and more, head over to http://www.evo.com/shop/clothing/outerwear/jackets/the-north-face.aspx
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