Bike: How to equip yourself well against the cold?

With the entrance to winter, bicycle journeys require a little more equipment so as not to suffer from low temperatures.But with technical cases, you will not need to store your bike until spring!Here is our guide to essential clothes and accessories to cycle in cold weather.

Technical underwear to cycle in winter

Cyclists and runners call it Baselayer.Technical underwear is the first layer you wear in cold weather, and which assures you to stay dry throughout your bicycle journey.Because, we will never repeat it enough: technique n ° 1 to not be cold is to superimpose the clothes.By choosing a breathable long sleeve jersey, the second and third layer of clothing will be spared by perspiration and you will be hot longer.Choose a light underwear adapted to temperatures: depending on the model, you can stay comfortable up to -20 ° C!

Anti-cold jackets for bicycle

Equipment essential in cold weather, the cyclist's jacket must be waterproof, windbreaker and insulating.Some brands offer thermal jackets, doubled in fleece, ultra-comfortable and light.Think that to be comfortable during your bicycle trips, you must certainly be dry (HE), but also keep a good capacity for movement!So exit the city coat or the big down jacket that will clutter you, or even keep you too hot during the effort!In freezing weather or for very chilly, think of the protective vest for cycling, to slide under the jacket.

Keep your legs warm!

Admittedly, it is the legs that work when you ride by bike, but that is not a reason not to protect them from the cold.Leggings, tights, impermeable technical or surprise pants: there is no shortage of cycling for the lower body.Same principle as basing it, leggings and tights slip under the pants and bring an additional protection layer.

The anti-cold pants are usually wind-up and doubled inside.Composed of Gore-Tex type technical fabric, it is breathable and light, with elastics at the waist and ankles.

The surprise is an ideal ally in rainy weather: thanks to him, you will not spend the dipped day!

Accessories to protect the head from the cold

Even if you ride with a helmet, avoid the cold stroke by equipping yourself with a subcasque hat, very fine and which covers the top of the forehead and the ears, or a hood in particular.And if you are not a follower of the helmet, take out your most beautiful hot hats!Some brands have even designed reflective cups that warm you while making sure you are seen at night.

Finally, protect your neck with a roof cover or a neck.Lighter than a scarf, these accessories absorb moisture and save you air currents.City dwellers will appreciate the neck models with an anti-pollution filter.

Winter accessories for hands and feet

On a cold bike, protect your ends!If gloves are the basis of cycling equipment, do not hesitate to invest in a technical pair: waterproof gloves, reflective gloves, fleece gloves or even special cold cold gloves.You can also add on both sides of your handlebar handlebars, in which you will slide your hands to keep them warm, without losing in maneuverability.

Finally, do not neglect your feet, they are often the first to cool in winter.Cycling socks are made up of several layers to bring you warmth, comfort and breathing even in cold and humid weather.You can also add gaiters.

The +: heated accessories

In winter, nothing like heated clothes to hunt cold.Socks, gloves, heating soles: these innovative accessories generally work at battery.Your bicycle journeys will become a real moment of cocooning, even in very cold!

You will understand, to ride on a bike in cold weather, it is not enough to have warm clothes.Cycling equipment is specially suitable for bringing you comfort, heat and safety.Do not neglect it!The most important thing is to superimpose several layers of breathable clothes, ending with waterproof clothes.

Furthermore, do not forget to adapt your driving to the cold: the roads can be slippery, the rain or the fog decrease visibility ... Reduce the speed and make sure you are always visible to other users.And to complete your preparation in winter, discover how to protect your electric bike in cold weather!