{"id":143510,"date":"2016-11-02T13:09:20","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T13:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=143510"},"modified":"2016-11-02T13:09:20","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T13:09:20","slug":"clothing-tips-men-ready-winter-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2016\/11\/02\/clothing-tips-men-ready-winter-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Clothing Tips for Men: Be Ready for That Winter Ride!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>It\u2019s the time of year when you\u2019ve probably started to notice the cold on your rides, and as the temperature drops further, what measures can you take to stop your performance being affected?<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get leggings for your base<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s so much fun cycling in the sun that it\u2019s easy to forget that warm muscles are less prone to injury, and more likely to function better.\u00a0 Wearing a pair of leggings reduces risk of injury, and makes sure the most important mechanical parts of your body are running warm.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-143510 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.22.06.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"295\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.22.06.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.22.06.webp 295w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.22.06-159x300.webp 159w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.21.48.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.21.48.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.21.48.webp 370w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-02-at-13.21.48-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Icebreaker Everyday Leggings are the perfect base layer \u2013 made of merino wool, they\u2019re breathable and won\u2019t stink up like artificial fibres.\u00a0 Priced at a very reasonable \u00a350, these are one of the few items of clothing for which the word \u201cinvestment\u201d is appropriate.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>You want those happy feet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Cycle-specific shoes are built for ventilation.\u00a0 Great for your climb holiday in Corsica \u2013 but less fun in your 3\u00b0C winter commute.\u00a0 Before the weather gets too cold, stick some toe covers on the front of your shoes to keep out the worst of the chill.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re dealing with wet as well as cold, especially in slushy conditions, you should consider something like Santini Neo Blast Overshoes \u2013 they\u2019re waterproof as well as windproof, and give the ankle and lower leg plenty of protection.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-143510 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/santini-neo-overshoes-12.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/santini-neo-overshoes-12.webp\" 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recommending it as suitable for -20\u00b0C weather.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-143517\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/rapha-merin-cycling-cap.jpg\" alt=\"rapha-merin-cycling-cap\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatives to Rapha include the Turtle Fur Shellaclava, and although it\u2019s made with synthetic fibre, its resulting price is low.\u00a0 What it lacks in elegance, it makes up for in practicality \u2013 it can cover your mouth like a balaclava.\u00a0 Just remember to take it off before walking into a bank\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the time of year when you\u2019ve probably started to notice the cold on your rides, and as the temperature 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