Plenty of layering and having the know-how and confidence to add and peel off layers when conditions change is the key to dressing smart for Irish winter training.
Appropriate, good quality clothing can be the difference between enjoying yourself and suffering on a winter ride.
Layering correctly and using the right kit really makes a difference.
You obviously need to dress for the conditions but you need to be careful not to overdo it and get too hot, or underestimate the elements and find yourself freezing on a long ride.
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Keeping yourself dry is key, and in Ireland you must always consider that conditions will likely change on a ride of a few hours; so having layers to add and take off on the move is key.
It's not just the kit you have, but how you wear it.
Daniel Lloyd gives his pro-tips for winter layering and clothing, gained over years of training in the rain throughout the winter months.
