Mountain biking in the wet certainly CAN be fun, but when it's barely above freezing, the proper gear becomes essential! For what it's worth, minimal gear and you can still have a fun hour. But for that 1-3 hour ride window, this stuff makes ALL the difference! Once you're pushing 4+ hours in the wet, even the best GoreTex won't be enough, and you're better off carrying multiple sets of gear in your pack.

I have a few links below, most are affiliate links (I’ll earn a small commission), but I am trying very hard to not try to “sell” product in this tutorial vid, this is simply stuff that I’ve found enables me to enjoy riding all winter.

I’ve found waterproof socks to be my number one savior when it gets cold and wet. These will convert most general shoes to being just fine for winter riding. I use both Endura and SealSkinz, with Endura being more comfy and thinner, and Seal Skinz being warmer. [ Ссылка ]

I’ll almost always carry a bit of gear in a backpack or fanny pack- primarily, a second or third set of gloves. I’m currently running an Osprey pack, and yes, it happens to be a women’s model! [ Ссылка ]

Neoprene gloves are amazing in the actual rain, with purpose built gloves like the Giro Cascade or 100% Briskers being even better for the actual descents. [ Ссылка ] and

I tend to skip a jacket unless there will be a lot of exposure, or if it might suddenly have a big downpour. In lieu of the jacket, I bring a warm, power wool type jersey like those made by Endura, 7Mesh, or Kitsbow. I’ll typically set out from the trailhead somewhat cold, in a normal jersey to pedal up the mountain, then will swap on the power wool for the descent. [ Ссылка ]

Riding pants are a godsend in the wet. It’s not critical they be waterproof, instead, it’s more critical that they simply not be gross when wet- this means a good synthetic material that isn’t overly baggy. [ Ссылка ]

A neck buff and ear warmers are great to carry in your pack, as they provide a TON of warmth without having nearly the bulk of a jacket. They also allow your body to sweat a normal amount, and avoid that whole “soggy world” feeling of a jacket on a climb.

The RRP front fenders work AMAZING, and I can usually skip glasses when we’re filming. [ Ссылка ] However, on solo rides without the starting and stopping of filming, I do wear safety glasse.

Thank you all so much for your support!!!

свернуть