What We Need to Know About Cycling Clothing in Autumn
We are gathering here a few things to remember when you are about to ride in a weather that might change, like now, when summer is almost gone and autumn days are much colder and humid. A perfect gear can help you achieve the pleasure while cycling that you are looking for.
It is not always about the price of your gear, but about the wisdom to choose the right one for you, or to improve only a piece or two of your existing gear. There's no one best solution for everybody, since everyone has preferences based on riding styles, how fast you're riding, and how hot or cold you run as a cyclist. We're all different, but there's some really good technical clothing available that can make cycling in the autumn a great joy.
Remember: the key thing about autumn clothing is to find what works for you :-) And to achieve that, here are a few tips:
1. You need to be comfortable, therefore knowing the type of person you are, pick comfort against fashion.
2. The materials of which the gear is made of are of big importance because of the research done lately in the clothing industry. According to the Mavic engineers: '"compositions and finishes it’s the key elements that each of these technologies bring to the final garment that will ultimately give it superior fit, warmth, breathability or waterproofing to make it comfortable" If you do not want to invest in a totally new gear, choose one or two pieces that need to be refresh and change them with something valuable.
3. Take into consideration the way the weather might change and bring clothes that can protect you from your sweat, from rain, from wind, cold or warmth. Not easy, isn’t it? The only smart solution is LAYERING. But of course there is nothing new for the sport enthusiasts. So, let’s learn from the specialists: Dressing in a number of layers mean that you have more options to regulate your body temperature depending on how the conditions may change, protect you more effectively from the weather during your ride and will ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. There are three key areas to consider when layering, each of which serves a specific purpose.
- Base layer. As this is the first layer that you put on, the primary function of the base layer is to wick sweat and transfer it away from your skin so that you remain dry.
- Mid layer. This helps to trap air inside to keep you warm whilst at the same time being breathable and offering some protection against the outside.
- Outer layer. Generally this will be your final barrier of protection against the weather and can come in various forms – from a lightweight packable gilet or cape to help block wind on an alpine descent through to a fully seam sealed waterproof rain jacket.
4. And just as a list to read through before leaving, don’t forget:
- Bike jacket
- Biking jersey & other top
- Biking pants / tights
- Headwear
- Bike shoes
- Socks
- Shoe covers / Booties
- Arm & leg warmers (if the weather is really cold)
- Biking gloves
We would not want to end without inviting our visitors to add some more important tips for clothing when ride your bicycle in the fall.
Let’s enjoy the beauty we are surrounded, and take pleasure in riding the bikes in the fall colors of nature!
Credits:
www.engineerstalk.mavic.com/closer-look-at-clothing-characteristics-for-changing-weather-conditions
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