Tips on Cold Weather Gear

[Jake]

It all starts with a good base layer. We discussed this in our recent Holiday Buyers Guide Podcast!

Adding track workout to 16wk SS intermediate

Me: 43yo male, 30 years racing bikes, full time professional job, kids, etc. Just started the 16wk SS intermediate plan this week. I went through the plan on TP and like the progression…excited to get on with it. I’m lucky to have an indoor velodrome near me and really like training on the track. It’s close to my office and can typically get there when they open so I’m usually the only one there. Last year in the off season I did a lot of extended aerobic intervals there (8m, 10m, etc.) and…

We recommend the Castelli core Mesh base layer.

https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?page=8&description=Core+Mesh+3+Sleeveless+Base+Layer&vendorCode=CASTELLI&major=4&minor=13

It’s just important to use layers that you can remove or unzip. You don’t want to overdress which will cause you sweat more as you ride.

For gloves my Dad actually bought me a pair of North Face gloves. Not even sure what kind they are but they have been amazing for nearly 10 years. Were not even cycling gloves but worked like a charm. Starting to get a hole in them so I’ll be in the market for some new ones as well so interested in hearing what others have to say.