Cycling is a sport that can transcend passion, fly straight past obsession and into the territory of compulsion. Or at least it can seem that way to the outside observer. Some of us won’t let little hindrances like pouring rain or two feet of snow stop us from getting out for a bike ride. After all, as the saying goes “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing”. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of our top five products for cyclists who just refuse to put their bike away for the winter.
- iXS Sinister 3.5 Casual Riding Jacket
The iXS Sinister is a sporty crossover jacket- casual enough to be worn off the bike, but functional enough to keep the rider dry and comfortable on the wettest trails. The Sinister is waterproof up to 10’000mm/24hr and highly breathable.
MSRP: $234.99
- Endura MT500 Waterproof Trousers
Endura’s MT500 Spray Trousers are a must-have for wet-weather mountain bikers. No more mud-splattered legs, black-stained socks or soaked shorts. The MT500 trousers are waterproof, breathable, and designed to move easily and comfortably under hard pedalling, and aggressive trail riding without leaving extra material to get in the way.
MSRP: $249.99
- 45Nrth Cobrafist Fatbike Pogies
The ultimate hand protection for the most hard-core of winter cyclists. Cobrafist pogies feature 400g Primaloft ECO insulation to keep the frostiest of winds at bay, and ensure that the rider’s hands remain warm and dexterous on Fatbiking excursions.
MSRP: $159.99
- Serfas True 2500
The big-daddy of lighting sets, the 2500 lumen ‘Johnny Five’ from Serfas provides enough power for any cycling excursion after dark. As many mountain bikers are only able to hit hte trails after dark in the winter, the True 2500 is a must-have for mountain bike riders who want to keep their skills sharp over the winter months. The True 2500 is USB-rechargeable, has a runtime of almost 8 hours, and the battery back can be used as a back-up power supply for other electronic devices!
MSRP: $499
- Yakima SlimShady
Made for the shade, the new Yakima car top awning, SlimShady delivers excellent protection from rain, snow, or sun (if you’re lucky). A total game-changer for those facing cold post-ride wardrobe changes, the SlimShady mounts quickly and easily to the side of your base rack, then pulls out window-shade style. The 210D nylon has a PU coating, and delivers 36 square feet of shady coverage.
MSRP: $459.99
All of these great winter items are available through your local LTP Sports dealer. Pay them a visit and cross a few more items off your shopping list this year.
