

Q&A
Why should I wear a base layer for winter cycling?
- 1. The first reason is the most obvious: we layer up when it is cold, whether that is for a 100km bike ride or a walk to the shops.
- 2. The second way in which a winter cycling base layer can keep you warm and comfortable happens once you have worked up a bit of a sweat. That sweat, by its very nature, has a cooling effect that is very welcome on a hot summer's day but can soon be a problem in the winter months. A sweaty torso will quickly be chilled by a long descent following a hard climb, but a moisture-wicking base layer will move perspiration away from the skin to reduce any discomfort caused by the rapid cooling effect of sweat.
- 3. Finally, a base layer provides additional comfort in the winter months by preventing irritation potentially caused by the seams of a winter jacket or jersey.
Is this thermal base layer warm enough for conditions around sub-zero temperatures?
That depends on both your overall clothing selection and the intensity of your ride. Worn underneath a long sleeve jersey, it won't be warm enough for deep winter. With a winter jacket, it can be suitable for sub-zero as well.
Is this base layer also suitable for other sporting activities off the bike?
Both the fit and cut of this base layer are optimised for cycling, so that it doesn't bulk underneath a long sleeve jersey or jacket. You can also wear it for training sessions off the bike.
Does the Polygiene Anti-Odour treatment wash out?
Polygiene is applied directly to the fabric, which means it is permanent and will not wash out. Polygiene silver salt technology is only active on the textiles itself. Polygiene is not nanosilver.