Things You'll Need:
- Cycling jacket
- Cycling pants or leg warmers
- Arm warmers or a long-sleeved jersey
- Shoe covers
- Helmet cover and liner
- Face mask
- Full-fingered gloves
- Eye protection
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Step 1
Keep your upper body warm for the duration of your ride by wearing a long-sleeved cycling jersey or a short-sleeved jersey combined with a pair of arm warmers. Then, add a light-weight cycling jacket for more warmth and wind protection. The best cold-weather jackets have zippers that allow you to customize the amount of ventilation that you receive.
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Step 2
Warm legs are a must when you're riding in the cold. Ensure yours stay warm by wearing a pair of fleece-lined cycling tights, or turn your summer cycling shorts into cold-weather wear by adding a pair of leg warmers.
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Step 3
Minimize your heat loss by keeping your head covered at all times. A helmet cover will seal off your helmet vents to the cold winds, without sealing off vital ventilation. Other head gear to consider? A helmet liner, face mask or balaclava to further protect your head and face.
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Step 4
Hands. Without the right protection, your hands will be one of the first things to get miserably cold. Keep them covered with a pair of full-fingered cycling gloves.
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Step 5
To keep your feet warm, you first need to keep them dry. A pair of socks designed to wick away moisture will do the trick. If you're wearing cycle-specific shoes, also consider investing in a set of toe covers or shoe boots. These will keep cold winds from entering through the vents in your shoes.
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Step 6
The cold and winds can be especially irritating to eyes. Keeps yours protected by wearing a pair of sunglasses.
