Cycling Clothes and Cold Weather

Do you ride during the colder months? Do you havebase layers for the top or a long sleeve jersey. A little
the necessary clothing for it? This could mean anythingbit cheaper method is to get warmers for your arms.
from warmer socks to a long sleeve jersey. It is notWearing a long sleeve shirt under your jersey can give
fun to ride with out the proper clothing and being cold.the same desired result. Base layers work wonders on
There are a few possibilities of how you can havekeeping you warm while you ride.
warmer clothing while using what you probably alreadyThere are also cycling jackets you can wear. Jackets
have. You can stay warm while riding by putting on asometimes do more than just block some wind. Some
pair of sweat pants over your cycling shorts.will actually protect you from the rain or snow too. If
Make sure the sweats are not baggy. This can causeyou do not have some of the items mentioned you
your pants to get caught in the chain and gears, if thecan always improvise with what you already possess.
sweats are baggy. You can also do the same for theThere is always a way if you are willing to do it. It is
top part of your body. To help keep your feet warm,better to have on too many layers than not enough.
you can get cycling shoe covers. Or you can getI have had the problem of not enough layers. The ride
warmer socks. Either method you chose should keepwas not very pleasant and it do not end soon enough
your feet warmer.either. Do not be caught on a ride unprepared, as I
If you do not want to wear sweats over the top ofhave been. When you go out on the cold rides you will
your existing cycling clothing. You can always getbe glad you have on some warm clothing.
tights or warmers for your legs. You can also get