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Winter Layering
No matter if you’re training or racing, knowing how and why
to layer is make or break situation. Here’s what works for me:
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General layering
guidelines
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Test, Test, Test
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Use what works best for you
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Base layers should always wick moisture away and
dry quickly
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Colder weather minimize stops
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Wool is king
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Above 55º
F
o
Base layer is minimal
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Light weight wool socks
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Craft cool mesh superlight tank
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Bibs/Jersey
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Full finger gloves
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Skull cap
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Regular cycling shoes
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Sunglasses
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40º F - 55º
F
o
Above items
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Knee warmers
o
Arm warmers
o
When closer to 40º F add wool jersey over top
o
Shoe covers/Toe covers
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Heavier glove with light thermal layer
o
Add ear protection
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20º F - 40º
F
o
Above items
o
Heavier wools sock
o
Swap base layer to thermal and long sleeved
o
Swap knee warmers with light thermal bib tights
o
Swap skull cap with thermal skull cap
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Add breathable jacket
o
Mittens when closer to 20º F
o
Swap shoe covers with thermal shoe cover
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0º F - 20º
F
o
Above items
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Add balaclavas with thermal skull cap over and
wool Buff
o
Add additional thermal layer between jacket and
jersey.
o
Below 10º F swap regular shoe out for heavier
winter boot like 45Nrth Wolvhammer
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Below 0º F
o
Above items
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Heaviest wool sock add vapor barrier and light
sock combo below -10º F
o
Swap light thermal bib tights with heavier
thermal tights
o
Below -10º F add additional layer under tights
o
Add pogies to bike handle bars
o
Additional face protection covering all skin
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