Cold weather distractions…
Dec 18th, 2009 by Leo
The holiday season is a distracting time of year. Gifts, family get-togethers, winter vacations, post-holiday sales… But one place you don’t need a distraction is in your winter riding gear.
Seemingly great winter riding gear can add unnecessary danger to your commute.
- Gloves that don’t give your fingers enough feel,
- Riding pants that are too slippery to keep you seated,
- Layers of jackets that impair mobility,
- Or a helmet-jacket combo that makes it hard to turn your head or look up without the helmet getting pushed down.
All these add a level of danger and distraction that you don’t need… So this is just a heads-up. If you’re riding in the cold, stay warm, and stay safe by doing a lot of trial and error with your gear. There’s no reason why you can’t stay warm (for an hour’s ride or so in NY winter weather), and yet be completely mobile and comfortable with the right combo of gear – even before you get to electric vests or heated grips (although these are nice).
How do you stay warm on cold winter rides? Share the wealth in the comments section!
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