Bicycle Commuting Guide
Dressing for Wet and Cold
Dressing For Cold And Wet
People who bicycle in the cold and rain aren't nuts; they're just dressed right. But How? Here are some ideas:
If it rains
Head: Cover it unless you have thick hair. A tight-fitting hood covers your ears and fits under your helmet.
Hoods: Don't use loose-fitting hoods that block peripheral vision.
Neck: High collar or hood keeps water from going down your neck.
Feet: Wear heavy wool socks or two pairs of socks. (Wool dries more quickly than cotton.) Knee socks protect shins from cold from below. When its really cold and wet, wear rubber boots.
Rain gear: Wear a waterproof jacket. If sweat's a problem, wear a loose or vented jacket, a waterproof poncho that lets in air from below, or a cyclist's rain cape that hooks to handlebars to keep it out of your tires.
If it's cold
Ears: Wide headbands or earmuffs fit under your helmet.
Neck: Wool scarf, cotton turtleneck, or neck gaiter keeps icy air from blasting down your shirt.
Hands: Use gardening or fishing gloves, ski gloves, or thickly lined hunter's gloves. Make sure gloves will grip brake handles well.
Crotch: To prevent unusual frostbite, avoid porous warm-up pants. Wear wind-proof tights or pants.
Legs: When its cold but dry, wear loose-fitting, average-weight pants. When it's colder use long underwear or a second pair of tights.
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