{"id":745,"date":"2022-06-30T20:15:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/?p=745"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:30:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:30:51","slug":"a-guide-to-winter-layers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/a-guide-to-winter-layers\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Winter layers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Given the choice,&nbsp;we would&nbsp;all like to ride around in balmy temperatures, the sun shining down from dawn till dusk but unfortunately,&nbsp;this is the UK.  That&nbsp;does not&nbsp;mean to say that your cycling ambitions must be curtailed or put on hold until Spring arrives. In fact, riding during the colder Winter months can be particularly invigorating and refreshing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What it will mean is a look at what clothing&nbsp;choices you make. Riding through Autumn and Winter calls for layers.&nbsp;Using&nbsp;multiple layers will help move or wick the sweat away from the body keeping the heat trapped between them&nbsp;and remaining comfortable.&nbsp;You could spend a lot of money&nbsp;on a top-end jacket which will do some of the jobs&nbsp;but&nbsp;will not&nbsp;do all of it.&nbsp;You need to&nbsp;dress&nbsp;accordingly;&nbsp;we all react differently depending on the levels of exertion&nbsp;and how we fare in changing conditions. Our Guide to Winter Layers will keep you warm and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/bp05-683x1024.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/bp05-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Base layers\" class=\"wp-image-748 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/bp05-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/bp05-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/bp05-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/bp05.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Base Layers<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, this is the first layer in your clothing pyramid and&nbsp;is worn next to the skin. Investing in a good base&nbsp;layer is&nbsp;worthwhile. Normally made from manufactured&nbsp;fibres&nbsp;or Merino wool, they have great sweat-wicking capabilities.&nbsp;They are a versatile piece of kit that&nbsp;can be used in summer as well as the depths of winter for those reasons. Available in either short or long sleeve options, you can choose&nbsp;what type&nbsp;works best for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/clothing\/baselayers\">view all baselayers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-1024x683.jpg);background-position:51% 46%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bib tights perfect for winter\" class=\"wp-image-749 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-094408-2562E-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Bib Tights and Trousers<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your next layer will be the choice of shorts or tights. Shorts or tights with built-in bib-straps&nbsp;offer a more secure, comfortable&nbsp;fit as waist shorts can cut into your midriff and feel restrictive. Bib tights are perfect for keeping the wind and spray off your&nbsp;legs,&nbsp;but you might feel&nbsp;too warm if the weather is milder so having a choice is worth considering.&nbsp;ib&nbsp;tights could also be worn under a pair of baggy shorts if you want to avoid the full&nbsp;lycra&nbsp;look or you might be venturing off-road&nbsp;or mountain biking&nbsp;and prefer the&nbsp;extra layer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/clothing\/tights--trousers\">view all tights &amp; Trousers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/imageedit_1_2554841221-1024x768.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/imageedit_1_2554841221-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Long sleeve jerseys\" class=\"wp-image-761 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/imageedit_1_2554841221-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/imageedit_1_2554841221-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/imageedit_1_2554841221-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/imageedit_1_2554841221-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/12\/imageedit_1_2554841221.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Jerseys<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may well have a&nbsp;selection&nbsp;of jerseys in your wardrobe, short sleeve versions are great for the warm summer rides. In winter you could certainly use a jersey as part of your layering selections but if&nbsp;the temperature does drop you might want to consider a long-sleeved version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/clothing\/jerseys\">view all jerseys<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-683x1024.jpg);background-position:50% 81%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winter warmers, arms and legs\" class=\"wp-image-750 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210217-134025-1840E-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Warmers<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On milder&nbsp;days,&nbsp;your shorts and short sleeve jersey may well be enough for your&nbsp;journey,&nbsp;but we all know how changeable conditions&nbsp;can be. Arm and leg warmers are useful items to have, they are&nbsp;basically&nbsp;tubes&nbsp;of material, some are fleece lined for extra warmth that covers your arms and&nbsp;legs. Worn under the sleeve of your jersey or the legs of&nbsp;your shorts to provide that&nbsp;additional&nbsp;coverage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/clothing\/warmers\">view all warmers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jackets<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outer layer, the one that will&nbsp;bear the brunt of&nbsp;the elements and provide that final barrier to keeping the heat in but preventing you from over-heating. They&nbsp;can be split into two categories, softshell and waterproof.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Winter jackets for warm rides in winter\" class=\"wp-image-751 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-141435-9968F-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>More of a substantial jersey, a softshell will offer extra warmth and may even feature wind protection especially on the front that will face the wind. On the rear you can find&nbsp;more&nbsp;breathable material to prevent overheating, a&nbsp;selection&nbsp;of pockets&nbsp;and some&nbsp;softshells&nbsp;may&nbsp;have some element of water&nbsp;resistance. Given that&nbsp;you will&nbsp;be wearing&nbsp;it during the darker winter months, you may&nbsp;want to&nbsp;consider buying one with high-visibility or reflective elements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/FOX_Val-Disere_details_byADL-3151-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Softshells for extra winter warmth\" class=\"wp-image-752 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/FOX_Val-Disere_details_byADL-3151-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/FOX_Val-Disere_details_byADL-3151-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/FOX_Val-Disere_details_byADL-3151-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/FOX_Val-Disere_details_byADL-3151-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/FOX_Val-Disere_details_byADL-3151-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/FOX_Val-Disere_details_byADL-3151-370x245.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Few&nbsp;softshells&nbsp;will&nbsp;provide&nbsp;complete protection from showers or heavier bursts of rain. There is a wide choice of rain&nbsp;jackets from those that offer protection but can be folded up and placed in a rear pocket if not&nbsp;required&nbsp;or those that are designed to be worn as your outer layer.&nbsp;Another&nbsp;option&nbsp;to consider is a jacket that comes with an extended tail. The benefits are two-fold,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;greater coverage for your rear keeping the spray off so you stay drier and including reflective elements for greater visibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/clothing\/jackets-and-gilets\">view all jackets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-092344-8482F-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Winter gloves will keep your hands warm and dry\" class=\"wp-image-753 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-092344-8482F-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-092344-8482F-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-092344-8482F-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-092344-8482F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-092344-8482F-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210222-092344-8482F-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Gloves<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having cold hands on a ride is extremely uncomfortable. It can make or&nbsp;break an adventure so making sure they are protected is vital.&nbsp;Yes, you want them to keep out the wind and even the&nbsp;rain,&nbsp;but they cannot be too bulky otherwise they will affect your ability&nbsp;to make your gear changes or worst-case scenario, your brakes.&nbsp;Silicone grip sections can help you&nbsp;keep&nbsp;contact with your bike controls in the wet and with&nbsp;a variety&nbsp;of wrist closures, you will find a glove that fits well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/clothing\/gloves-and-mitts\/full-finger\">view all gloves<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210216-093646-8692E-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Keep your toasty with overshoes\" class=\"wp-image-754 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210216-093646-8692E-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210216-093646-8692E-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210216-093646-8692E-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210216-093646-8692E-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210216-093646-8692E-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/Tornanti_cc-Castelli-FW-20210216-093646-8692E-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Overshoes<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As&nbsp;important as gloves, overshoes are designed to protect your feet.&nbsp;They are worn over your shoes with a Velcro&nbsp;or zip fastener to help get them on and off.&nbsp;Some do not have either but are stretchy enough to get over your shoes although you may need to allow a little more time to achieve this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find options to keep your feet warm should it be a windy ride or&nbsp;others that will keep the rain out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/overshoes\">view all overshoes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/28766_360_5-682x1024.jpg);background-position:57.99999999999999% 24%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/28766_360_5-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Versatile, hats and buffs and keep out the chill\" class=\"wp-image-755 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/28766_360_5-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/28766_360_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/28766_360_5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/28766_360_5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/11\/28766_360_5.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Hat, Caps and Buffs<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your forehead and neck can also take the impact&nbsp;of the elements, you can relieve this by adding a hat, skull cap or&nbsp;headband to your&nbsp;line-up.&nbsp;Worn under your helmet, they keep your head\/forehead warm and if you select one with ear coverage, you&nbsp;can prevent the wind&nbsp;from&nbsp;blowing&nbsp;under your helmet and making your head suffer greatly. In the rain a cap can be useful, a small peak can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;in keeping the rain out of your eyes&nbsp;or off your glasses.&nbsp;Do not&nbsp;forget your chin or the lower area of your face. This can&nbsp;suffer, especially&nbsp;on&nbsp;very cold or windy rides. By using a buff, bandana or even a balaclava you can&nbsp;add a layer of protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/clothing\/hats-caps-and-buffs\">view all hats, caps and buffs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of choices here but they are options to consider with a lot depending on the conditions you&#8217;ll be riding in and how long you are planning on riding for. 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