Ep 96 - Cold Weather Riding Tips - Don't Freeze

Being cold on a ride can really dampen things.  I can think back in a number of rides when the cold really took the fun out of things.  Most of the time, this happens at the beginning or the ending of a day.  We have some real challenges:

early morningslate eveningsHigh elevation amplifies the temps swingsUsually soaked with sweat throughout all my clothingreally slow parts with high heart rate where body generates a lot of heatThen a really fast section that makes me feel totally hypothermicthen followed by another slow section to keep me from freezing

Torso - Lots of small layers that are easy to remove and put back on.  Easy to store in your pack.

Here are some I really like:
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/fly-racing-lightweight-long-sleeve-base-layer-shirt-p?ref=1017



Gloves - 
Here are a couple of great options:

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/100%25-brisker-gloves-p?ref=1017
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/fox-racing-legion-thermo-gloves-p?ref=1017


Bottom Layers

I've gotten in the habit of wearing  base layers on my legs even in the summer. Helps to prevent chaffing of my legs with the knee guards or knee braces I'm wearingMoisture wicking in the summera little extra insulation in the winter.  but I don't do more than one layer so that I'm not getting bunch up issues.  I don't find that I lose a ton of heat out of my lower body
Good Winter pants

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/fly-racing-lightweight-base-layer-pant-p?ref=1017

Boots

I used to think that I should make an extra attempt to keep my feet dry when it's cold.  Don't drop them in a river.  while this is a good idea, my socks are COMPLETELY SOAKED when I get back to the truck most of the time because of sweat... so I don't worry about it as much anymore.   I just keep a fresh pair of socks back at the truck to change into. 

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