Click me
Transcribed

Gear Up For Fall

Ce KNOW HOW GEAR UP FOR FALL Rule 3: uSE BREATHABLE FABRICS Make sure whatever you buy is made of a material that won't trap moisture. Any base layer's primary job is to wick sweat and moisture from your skin. Consider starting with two: one made from mesh or CoolMax for warmer days and one constructed from thermal micro- polyester for cold, wet rides. Experiment with these to find the best combinations for different conditions. Autumn weather can swing wildly from frosty mornings to sun-soaked afternoons. Be ready for anything with this simple guide. EVEN EXPERIENCED, TOUGH VETERANS CAN FIND THIS MATTER OF DRESSING properly for fall rides vexing. Head out early on a late-October morning and temps can soon warm by 25 degrees or more. Other times, the mercury suddenly plummets, showers roll through and breezes morph into gales. Showing up at a ride smartly dressed doesn't 55 only ensure a comfortable outing and add to your enjoyment-it also marks you as a smart rider. Being able to calmly and smoothly respond to the fickle skies of autumn is as im- cap or headband beanie 40 pressive and satisfying in its own way as perfectly executing a town-line sprint. Here's a what-to-wear guide, plus four simple rules that should guide all clothing decisions. ® base layer wool or thermal micropolyester By Whit Yost Illustrated Mckibillo long-sleeved jersey base layer wool, mésh oг СoolMax rain/wind jacket thermal jacket short-sleeved jersey or long-sleeved jersey arm warmers 45° IN CASE OF RAIN Put a water- and windproof cap and vest or rain jåcket into your pócket Rule 1: thin gloves thin gloves VALUE VERSATILITY Have several wardrobe items that waterproof gloves shorts can perform under a variety of circum- stances: Combining a thermal undershirt, or knickers knee warmers knickers shorts. arm warmers and a short-sleeved jersey beats a long-sleeved or tights embrocation leg warmers Jersey, because the 50° warmers can come off when the day thin wool socks thick wool socks heats up. Same goes for warmers, a base layer, a wind vest and embrocation. water- and wind- proof booties winter shoes Rule 2: LOOK TO LAYER Once you've acquired a versatile wardrobe of fall and spring gear, start experimenting with different combinations to find the ideal mix for a variety of conditions. Think in layers-the last thing you put on should be the first thing you'll want to take off. Rule 4: REMEMBER YOUR EXTREMITIES Many newer helmets accommodate a cycling cap or headband-often all you need to keep your head warm. A good rule of thumb: If it's cold enough to make you wonder if you'll need a cap, put one into your pocket. For hands, begin with a thin glove or liner made from wool or CoolMax, then add a thicker, more waterproof glove as needed. The same logic applies with feet: Socks made from fabrics like wool are light, comfortable and breathable; add a weather-resistant overshoe or bootie when temps drop. FOR SPECIFIC AUTUMN PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS, SEE PAGE 78. FOR A WHAT-TO-WEAR WEATHER GUIDE, SEE BICYCLING.COM/WHATTOWEAR AND USE THE BIKE AND GEAR FINDER AT BICYCLING.COM/GEAR. 52 Bicycling OCTOBER 2010 OCTOBER 2010 Bicycling 53.

Gear Up For Fall

shared by MCKIBILLO on Aug 09
827 views
2 shares
0 comments
For the avid biker, strategies for dressing in layers for the Fall and Winter weather.

Source

Unknown. Add a source

Category

Sports
Did you work on this visual? Claim credit!

Get a Quote

Embed Code

For hosted site:

Click the code to copy

For wordpress.com:

Click the code to copy
Customize size