{"id":3750,"date":"2025-12-02T09:13:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peppeesposto.cc\/2025\/12\/02\/winter-rides\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:36:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:36:54","slug":"winter-rides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peppeesposto.cc\/en\/2025\/12\/02\/winter-rides\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Rides"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3750\" class=\"elementor elementor-3750 elementor-3730\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fcc726 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fcc726\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46a4131\" data-id=\"46a4131\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b4b89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73b4b89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WINTER RIDES<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-052ba06 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"052ba06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d78a2d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d78a2d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to dress for cycling in winter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0114123 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0114123\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3147729\" data-id=\"3147729\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f4a1e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f4a1e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Winter clothing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e25433f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e25433f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-185767a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"185767a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter cycling may seem complicated, but with the right clothing it becomes one of the most beautiful experiences of the year. Quiet roads, clean air, deeper colors: winter has a different charm, as long as you know how to   <\/span><b>How to dress for biking in cold weather<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without overdoing it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this comprehensive guide I explain how to choose clothing, accessories and thermal layers for safe cycling. You&#8217;ll find practical tips, mistakes to avoid, and all the strategies I personally use on my winter tours. <\/span><\/p><h4><b>How to tell if you are properly dressed in winter<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest difficulty with winter clothing is finding the balance: overdressing leads to sweating, sweating leads to getting cold, and getting cold compromises your output.<\/span><\/p><p>The golden rule is simple:<b>if you feel a slight chill when you go out, you are well dressed.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s why:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after 5-10 minutes of pedaling, the body comes to temperature<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">If you go out already very hot, you will sweat immediately<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sweat + wind = cooling of muscles and potential discomfort<\/li><\/ul><h6><b style=\"font-style: inherit; font-size: 1.5em;\">Minimizes stops<\/b><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In winter, the body cools rapidly:  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the more you stop, the harder you struggle to restart. Therefore: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce stops to the bare minimum<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">on the way up you unzip, on the way down you add layers<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">If there is a cold wind, immediately protect your chest and neck<\/li><\/ul><p>The goal is to maintain a constant body temperature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-793ba4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"793ba4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53d14ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53d14ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peppeesposto.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/ggggggggggggg-scaled-rfk3l72fwj56uenjhcjttor373098zfhv05cf4p3wg.webp\" title=\"ggggggggggggg\" alt=\"Ciclista su mountain bike che pedala tra gli ulivi in un terreno erboso della campagna toscana, con ruote infangate e assetto da off-road.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af5f61e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af5f61e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-033f94c\" data-id=\"033f94c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82f0725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82f0725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to wear from head to toe<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4001cc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e4001cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d65807 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d65807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>1. Winter socks (SealSkinz and alternatives)<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feet are the first critical point. Technical socks make a huge difference.   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the best: <\/span><b>SealSkinz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, waterproof and insulating.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will talk about them in a dedicated article, because they are an absolute reference for cold and wet outings.<\/span><\/p><h5><b> <\/b><\/h5><h5><b>2. Gore-Tex winter shoes<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More effective than shoe covers, they guarantee:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wind insulation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">impermeability<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">constant comfort even below 5\u00b0C<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am testing the new <\/span><b>Northwave Gore-Tex<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I will post a full review shortly.<\/span><\/p><h5> <\/h5><h5><b>3. Winter overalls: the basis for protecting the legs<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good winter dungarees must offer:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plush interior<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">wind protection<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">excellent breathability<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">pad that maintains quality even in cold weather<\/li><\/ul><p>It is one of the most important items of winter cycling clothing.<\/p><h5><b> <\/b><\/h5><h5><b>4. Thermal jersey: the layer that makes the difference<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thermal mesh is the most important layer for managing the internal microclimate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">merino wool or breathable technical fabrics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">tight fit<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ability to wick moisture away from the skin<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Get the thermal wrong and no jacket can save you.<\/li><\/ul><h5><b> <\/b><\/h5><h5><b>5. Winter cycling jacket: which one to choose<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no perfect jacket for everything.  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I use different ones based on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temperature<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">wind<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">pedaling intensity<\/li><\/ul><p>Warmer jackets are ideal below 5\u00b0C; lighter jackets work best on milder or wetter days.<\/p><h5><b> <\/b><\/h5><h5><b>6. Wind and rain vests: always with you<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycling vest is winter&#8217;s most versatile garment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  It is used for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cold descents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sudden changes in temperature<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crosswind<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shaded sections<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain gear is essential even if it is not raining: it creates a very useful thermal barrier.<\/span><\/p><h5> <\/h5><h5><b>7. Buff, neck warmer and headgear: protect your head<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat loss from the head is huge, which is why I always use in winter:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>buff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the neck or face<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>merino wool cap<\/b><b><br><\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>technical cap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the helmet<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>glasses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> become essential: they protect against wind, rain and burning eyes.<\/span><\/p><h5> <\/h5><h5><b>8. Winter cycling gloves: how to choose the right ones<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gloves deserve a dedicated paragraph because they are one of the most critical elements of winter clothing.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why gloves are critical<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They maintain sensitivity on the levers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they protect from the icy wind<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent loss of control and stiffness of hands<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Which gloves to use in winter<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the temperature, here is what works best:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lightweight thermal gloves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 10-6\u00b0C<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Windproof heavy winter gloves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 6-0\u00b0C<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Waterproof gloves or lobster gloves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 below freezing, rain, high wind<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;lobster&#8221; models (two fingers together) are great for those who are very cold: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">they retain more warmth without compromising grip on the handlebars.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How to tell if your gloves are working<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 10-15 minutes you should feel warmth, not burning<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must not make people sweat (otherwise they will get cold)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Must allow you to brake and shift effortlessly<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17aa2e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f17aa2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c44bad9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c44bad9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peppeesposto.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/IMG_0163-1-scaled-rfk3u3len1bytfpyhp3lxxv9rh4f5rryr2lx2hhuyo.webp\" title=\"IMG_0163 (1)\" alt=\"Ciclista in viaggio bikepacking durante una pedalata notturna in citt\u00e0, illuminato dal faro anteriore e circondato dal traffico e dalle luci urbane.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8e96bf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8e96bf6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e61a2a\" data-id=\"2e61a2a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d26fdee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d26fdee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Winter visibility: lights always  <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d656505 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d656505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e89821d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e89821d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In winter you need to be <\/span><b>more visible than usual<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More than in any other season.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I always recommend:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>white front light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even in daytime<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">red flashing rear light<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">jackets and vests with reflective elements<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">helmet with high visibility inserts<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between shade, haze, low clouds and rain, it is essential to be seen well in advance.<\/span><\/p><h5><b> <\/b><\/h5><h5><b>10. Rain, wet roads and &#8230; the decisive role of the Ass Saver<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is raining, or the road is wet, a simple <\/span><b>Ass Saver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can save your day:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoids icy splashes on the back<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">prevents the jersey from getting soaked<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">maintains a constant body temperature<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">It costs very little and weighs nothing: keeping it with you at all times is a smart habit.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p><h5><b>Conclusion: dressing well in winter is the key to enjoying the season<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter cycling is not about survival, it is about preparation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember the 3 basic rules:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you feel a little cold when you leave the house, you are dressed correctly.<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Minimize stops and play with layers.<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Prioritize visibility: lights always on.<\/b><p> <\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right clothing, winter becomes one of the most fascinating seasons for cycling: silence, intense colors, concentration, rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cc156a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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