Protect yourself from the cold and rain: Essential accessories for cycling in cooler seasons
To face the challenging conditions of the colder and wetter cycling seasons, protecting the body's extremities is essential. Hands and feet, as they are more exposed, are particularly vulnerable to cold and humidity, which can affect both the cyclist's comfort and performance.
Accessories like Shimano shoe covers and gloves are designed to offer thermal protection and water resistance, ensuring cyclists stay warm and focused on their goals.
Importance of Shimano Shoe Covers
Shimano shoe covers, such as the Dual H2O model, are manufactured with advanced materials such as neoprene with a PU coating ((Polyurethane), an outer layer applied over the neoprene to increase protection against water and wind which in addition to insulate the cold and repel water, it is resistant to abrasion which helps to extend the useful life of the accessory in adverse conditions. 10°C, and use ZIPER YKK AquaGuard® closures that prevent water from entering, keeping your feet dry for longer. In addition, the reinforced construction in the toe area with Hypalon elastomer, a material resistant to UV rays and the aging caused. due to sun exposure, in addition to being highly resistant to oxidation, it increases durability and resistance to wear. These details are designed to ensure that the cyclist can face more rigorous weather conditions without compromising the comfort or safety of the cyclist.
Benefits of Shimano Gloves for Colder Conditions
In the case of autumn & winter gloves, like the Shimano Windbrake race model, the focus is on keeping your hands protected from wind and humidity. The gloves offer thermal insulation without losing their flexibility, providing good grip on the wrists, which translates into greater control of the handlebar stem. This glove keeps your hands warm and agile, preventing the cold from causing numbness and stiffness in your fingers, thus reducing hand fatigue. This protection is important for cyclists who ride long distances or in windy conditions and light rain.
These Shimano accessories are perfect for cyclists who need to train or travel regardless of the weather conditions, they provide a safer and more comfortable experience.
By investing in high-quality accessories, such as shoe covers and Shimano gloves, cyclists can remain more focused on their performance, without those distractions or stops along the way caused by thermal discomfort .
- Light Thermal Gloves Black | PVPr 34,95€
- Windbreak Race Gloves Black | PVPr 39,95€
- Windbreak Thermal Gray Gloves | PVPr 44,95€
- Windbreak Thermal Gloves Black | PVPr 44,95€
- Covers Dual Softshell Toe | PVPr 24,95€
- Dual Rain Shoe Cover | PVPr 34,95€
- Dual Softshell Shoe Cover | PVPr 44,95€
- Dual H2O Shoe Cover Black | PVPr 49,95€
- Dual H2O Shoe Cover Yellow | PVPr 49,95€
