What equipment is generally needed for outdoor cycling in winter?

You need to prepare for outdoor cycling in winter:

1. Helmet and riding cap. Helmets are indispensable safety equipment when riding. The head is not only the focus of safety protection, but also the part of the human body that loses the most heat. Keeping the head warm is crucial. You can prepare a cycling hat that has excellent thermal insulation and sweat-wicking effects. The style of the cycling hat is suitable to cover the ears.

2. Cycling glasses. The forest trails are narrow, and branches bent by snow often hinder riding. Wearing glasses can effectively block the damage to the eyes from branches and snowflakes, and maintain clear vision.

3. Cycling clothing. It is more suitable to wear polyester quick-drying clothes + fleece clothes or cycling clothes + windproof jackets. You can take them off when it is hot and put them on when it is cold. The fabric of the cycling jersey should preferably be one that can block wind in the front and be breathable in the back. This can not only block the cold wind, but also dissipate sweat from exercise to avoid stuffy heat.

4. Cycling gloves. After falling down while riding, you will subconsciously use your hands to cushion the fall, so special protection is needed for the palms. Cycling gloves are very important. Winter cycling gloves should be both thermal insulation, waterproof and breathable.

5. Protective gear. The knee joint is the most frequently moved part. Due to the frequent movement, there is a lot of local congestion, the capillaries expand, and cold air enters more easily. Therefore, knee pads are essential for winter cycling.