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Clothes For Winter Riding

Mountain biking in cold weather has always been a challenge. The problem is that you’ll start out cold then warm up and break a sweat, making yourself wet. Then, when you travel downhill, the combination of wet skin and windchill will be quite chilling.

Below, you’ll find a list of the cold weather clothing that will make winter riding less of a bone chilling experience.

Booties In cold temperatures, your feet are the most vulnerable part of your anatomy. Pressure from pedaling will tend to cut off the circulation to your toes, which can put you at a risk of frostbite. In cold conditions, neoprene booties are a must have. They will zip over your shoes and even have a pattern in the sole where you can Read the rest of this entry »

Winter Motorcycle Riding Gear Options

That’s it. It’s time to accept it. Winter’s here. I don’t care how much everyone is screaming about Global Warming. Cold is cold. And when you’re riding during the winter it feels that much colder. Wind chill is horrible. Compound the factor of speed. The faster you go the more the temperature drops. So the main idea behind this months TAB. How to survive the winter on your motorcycle.

Some of you silly bastards like cold weather. I’ll never understand that. Maybe it’s because I’m a skinny white boy. Not much blubber to hold in the heat. I live in the south for a reason. But even in the dirty dirty it gets cold once in a while. When the temp drops and the wind picks up I’m grabbing every piece of heavy clothing I can wear at once. If I look like the little brother from a Christmas story when I’m done, so be it. Hell, I’ll wear my underoo’s on the outside if it’ll keep my ass warm. Maybe that’s a bit extreme.

For those of us hardcore (read: stupid) enough to ride Read the rest of this entry »

Dublin Frontier Winter Riding Boots

Dublin Frontier Winter Riding Boots

Made from a durable and waterproof synthetic material, these boots will keep your feet warm, dry and comfortable. Featuring touch tape adjustment around the calf for an easy fit.

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Leather Jackets for Men and Women