| There is no doubt that riding a bike of any kind in the | | | | be pulled half way up your calf. Good quality socks will |
| chill of winter can be harsh and unforgiving, particularly | | | | wick moisture and provide a perfect fit without the feel |
| if you live in a colder climate like some parts of North | | | | of the seam which can be extremely uncomfortable |
| America or Europe where snow is common. | | | | when riding. The DeFeet Levi-T-Ator Bike Socks are |
| As with any sport, it is important to consider your | | | | one of the best choices for riding socks. |
| clothing when riding in winter. When you sweat in cold | | | | Gloves |
| weather, you expose your body to chills and windburn. | | | | Your hands will obviously feel the cold very quickly if |
| This can lead to significant health issues, not the least | | | | exposed to the cold and wind. Some people are very |
| being pneumonia. | | | | prone to circulation problems in the fingers in cold |
| Winter mountain bike clothing is specially designed to | | | | weather and if this is you, you need to be even more |
| keep you warm whilst not inhibiting movement and | | | | stringent in your choice of gloves. Good quality gloves |
| flexibility. Let's look at some of the basic clothes that | | | | will have ample padding and heavy duty backs. The |
| will keep you warm this winter. | | | | Novara Tenacity Mountain Bike Gloves are a good |
| Winter Mountain Bike Shoes | | | | choice. |
| Your feet will get cold very quickly, particular if they | | | | Cold Weather Clothing |
| get wet from water splashing up off the ground as | | | | Your clothing should consist of a long sleeve base |
| you ride. Toes are prone to frostbite in extreme | | | | layer with a good quality t-shirt on top. The under layer |
| conditions and due to pedaling pressure, circulation can | | | | wicks moisture away from the skin and keeps you |
| be cut off. You should purchase specialist mountain | | | | warm. It also helps to stop wind chill. A sports jacket |
| bike shoes and booties. The booties zip up over the | | | | on top on extra cold days is ideal. |
| shoes and help to waterproof and warm your feet. | | | | By purchasing some good quality winter mountain bike |
| Socks | | | | clothing you will be able to enjoy riding your bike all |
| Mountain biking winter socks should be tall enough to | | | | year round without risking your health. |