Layer theory in spring
See you later cold. Welcome to longer days, milder temperatures and scattered showers: the spring it's here.
The transition season to summer is quite a challenge in terms of cycling clothing. In the majority of regions, reach the perfect balance between cold and heat; Humidity and dryness or water and aridity is not always a simple mission. You need a wardrobe with a greater adaptability to climate.
In this sense, and as in winter, we must apply theto layer theory, but in a more intense way than in the coldest seasons of the year. Obviously it depends a lot on the area where you live, but in spring it is common to find cold temperatures early in the morning and others much softer (or directly heat) on the way home. Or even with Rain passengers.
To achieve this adaptability in the application of spring layering theory, there is a full range of cycling clothing and accessories in the cycling catalog de 365Rider. Here is our selection.
Vests
The great spring basic. A garment that allows us optimally isolate cold and wind of the trunk, in addition to being able to be rolled up and stored in the jersey pocket without major difficulty to cool the engine if necessary. Fundamental in descents, it is, together with the base layer shirts, the basic pillar in our layering theory. Of course it is a masterpiece for starting descents after the most demanding ascents.
The main cycling clothing brands have vests in their catalogues. Castles has the range Squadra Stretch or the Aria which are essential from the Italian brand in spring. He Q36.5 Air Vest or Giro Chrono Expert They are ultra-solvent options in the face of spring rigors, just like the Sportful Hot Pack Easylight.
Undergarments
Undershirts are the basis of layering theory. It is the first contact of our garments with the skin and they act as thermal insulation and moisture evaporator, two fundamental aspects to maintain comfort on our spring outings. Basically we find two types with and without sleeves. Here it depends on the needs of each user.
Sleeveless
If you are one of those who tend to warm up really quickly in spring, a sleeveless base layer should reign in your cycling wardrobe. The Castelli Pro Issue her sister Castelli Core Seamless or the Q36.5 Base Layer zero Mesh They are basic for this user profile.
Sleeved
If you wear sleeves, it is usually the star option. When you remove the sleeves you prevent the body from cooling through the blood flow of the arms exposed to the air.
So the proposed things like the undershirt Line of Business Dark Gray Chrono, Q36.5 Base Layer 2 or the Sportful BodyFit Pro BaseLayer They will fulfill the aspirations of those looking for a greater point of warmth in spring.
Bib shorts
The lower body also needs its spring garment. The range of culottes In this sense it is broad, but we find some models that are somewhat more focused on the months of April and May. They are garments that act as complements to the legs and fit perfectly with our layers.
In this sense, the Culotte Q36.5 Salopette Wolf 2.0 It is the top option for those who prefer to enjoy that extra warmth and extra protection from rain and more humid conditions.
Inevitably two super sales of proven quality and with a super competitive price as they are. el Castelli Entrata and his 'brother' Competition They will last long in post-winter and pre-summer conditions.
Arm, leg and knee warmers
Why do we want arm warmers or leg warmers if we have short sleeve and long sleeve jerseys? We return to the layer theory. Leaving the house with warmers on your extremities will allow you to alleviate and protect yourself from the morning chill and as the day progresses you will be able to take off these clothes that will help your muscles warm up.
Furthermore, we all know that now is the time of the longest rides and big climbs, so being able to uncover yourself on the climbs and cover yourself on the descents makes these garments essential in our cycling wardrobe.
Sleeves
They protect from the wrists to the biceps and serve to keep the arms watertight and at the optimal temperature. Elasticity and the absence of seams that could cause annoying chafing prevail. We find more thermally powerful models such as the Line of Business Thermal or Sportful Thermodrytex and others more adjusted to mild temperatures such as Q36.5 Sun &Air or Compressport Arm Force Ultralight.
Leg warmers
Its function is identical to the cuffs, but on the lower body. In this sense, for springs, the knee pads that cover from the lower part of the thigh to the upper half of the shin stand out, so that a part of the leg is exposed, which allows the engine to cool. Castelli presents the models NanoFlex 3G , Thermoflex 2 and UPF 50+ Light which are three options of great quality and comfort. All the Q36.5 Sun & Air They are also a top-level option.
Gloves
It's time to feel the handles and our shift levers or buttons again. No more thick insulation, so necessary on cold autumn mornings. Now, we look for that certain lightness. Castelli, Who else? It presents us with two options that will give us that touch of morning warmth and then allow us to store them with hardly any space.
These are Gloves Castelli Perfetto Light and Lightness 2 This second option being even less sheltered than the first.
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