No matter where you live the seasons are changing, and you may be wondering what you should wear on your next ride. Layering for different temperatures can be tedious, but it will keep you comfortable on the bike. You want to make sure that you have good insulation for those frigidly cold days, while also having the right layers as the weather warms up. Breathability is of utmost importance as the temperature rises, when you’re working up a sweat, or both. Keep in mind that humidity levels may also affect the fabrics you want to wear out on the road. Generally, the more humid it is the more breathability you need—even when it’s cold. The video above details all our quick layering approaches for any temperature range.
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Test Editor Dan Chabanov got his start in cycling as a New York City bike messenger but quickly found his way into road and cyclocross racing, competing in professional cyclocross races from 2009 to 2019 and winning a Master’s National Championship title in 2018. Prior to joining Bicycling in 2021, Dan worked as part of the race organization for the Red Hook Crit, as a coach with EnduranceWERX, as well as a freelance writer and photographer.
