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The ground is thawing, so there will be mud and dirt all over you and your bike. How will you cope with the change of seasons? By thinking about your wardrobe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reproof the waterproofs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Portrait<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s going to rain this spring, and the ground will get muddy. You\u2019ve washed your favourite rain jacket, so you\u2019ll need to reproof it. You reach for your reproofing aerosol only to find it\u2019s run out. What\u2019s your favourite product to waterproof your jacket with?<\/p>\n

Keep your knees warm<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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You\u2019re the engine of your vehicle, and you perform best when running warm. When the snow disappears and the ground thaws, you\u2019ll be out on the trails and standing on your pedals. Look after your knees and keep them under a base layer. Use knee warmers – you don\u2019t want a niggling injury to keep you from your ride.<\/p>\n

Layers you can remove<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When you set out on a ride, you want to feel slightly cold. After a couple of miles you\u2019ll be warm enough, and once warmed up you can give it some socks and dance on the pedals. It\u2019s about layers \u2013 you can take off and stash a layer if you get too hot. You can\u2019t put on a layer you don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n

How do you keep your shoes dry?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"stacks<\/a><\/p>\n

Old school cyclists will remember my dad\u2019s trick of stuffing newspaper in cycling shoes after a ride. The paper absorbs moisture and stops bacteria stinking up your clothes. If your news is delivered by your mobile device, you probably don\u2019t have any newspaper in the house. I solved the problem by buying an electric dehumidifier for my sports closet. Extravagant?<\/p>\n

No life till leather<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Leather is great for cycling. If you look after it, leather will mould to your body\u2019s shape. When the spring rain comes your leather might crack when it dries out. Get some leather balm to keep your leather supple and moist, if you do, the leather will only look better with age.<\/p>\n

You should only be dirty after your ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Don\u2019t turn up for a ride looking like The Thing From The Swamp. Your bike should be clean and so should you. Wash clothes after every good ride using Penguin or Halo sports wash. If you need your clothes to smell of moth-repelling cedar wood, use Rapha\u2019s merino wash. Just remember not to use fabric conditioner on your sports clothes. The fabric will lose breathability and lycra can wear out quicker. Read your garment care instructions.<\/p>\n

Tips for looking after your kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Put your merino cycling clothes in pillow cases and tie the ends before sticking in the washing machine with the rest of your kit. This will stop zips catching, stretching, and pulling at the delicate merino wool.<\/p>\n

What are your top tips for clothes maintenance? Also don\u2019t forget to read our article about spring bicycle maintenance<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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