Cold Morning, Warm Afternoon? What to Wear for Cycling in Autumn
You head out wearing gloves and return with your jacket stuffed into your jersey pocket. Transitional weather doesn’t punish you for the cold—it punishes you for choosing the wrong layers.
Castelli Perfetto 4 - 229.99 €
The exclusive Polartec® AirCore™ fabric with an electrostatically spun membrane keeps wind and rain away from the body. The jacket provides light insulation for typical autumn conditions, while still allowing you to add a layer underneath when needed. The two-way, covered YKK® Vislon® zipper can be opened from the bottom. An extended back panel with a reflective stripe protects you from spray from the rear wheel, while water can easily drain from the rear pockets through drainage holes.
Roeckl Merino - 23.99 €
A glove manufacturer with many years of tradition and experience presents the Merino model. The material offers several advantages over synthetic fibres, the main one being its ability to provide warmth even in damp conditions. You’ll appreciate this especially during autumn rides, when showers or fog are almost a daily occurrence. They can also be used as inner gloves under insulating outer gloves in winter.
Leatt MTB Trail 40 - 57.99 €
Coffee grounds as a raw material for a cycling jersey sounds like a crazy idea from an advertising agency—until you put it on. They are used to produce innovative WarmYarn fibre, which provides excellent insulation without the need for a thick layer that could make you overheat on climbs. The half-zip at the chest is invaluable during transitional seasons. The looser fit leaves room for another thin layer, while the three rear pockets comfortably hold a bottle, tools, and a windbreaker.
Silvini Albo - 28.99 €
A few degrees above freezing and a sharp headwind are enough to remind you why your cycling shoes have so many ventilation holes. In autumn, those summer ventilation channels can send cold air straight to your toes. Albo are thin and rubberized, hugging your shoes closely so you’ll barely notice them while pedalling. The waterproof zipper keeps water out, even when road spray hits your feet. They’re easy to put on even in gloves, and the reflective elements shine where your feet move dynamically.
Vaude Virt Softshell II - 169 €
Forget the idea that the transitional season can only be ridden in shorts and with a dose of hope. The wind on descents can cool your knees so quickly that you’ll still feel it in the evening while watching TV. Virt II pants are completely windproof at the front, while the back is made of flexible Lycra. They protect you where you need it without restricting your movement. The Eco Finish treatment helps repel autumn showers and mud. The two-way side zippers can also be opened from the bottom.
Craft CORE Wool Merino - 119 €
A merino wool clothing set is an excellent alternative for cyclists who prefer natural materials over synthetics. If you happen to get wet, the material continues to provide insulation even when damp, which is invaluable during the unpredictable autumn weather. You’ll quickly get used to its comfortable fit, while the flat seams won’t press or chafe under a backpack, on a bike, or during an all-day hike in the mountains.
You can find more cycling apparel for the transitional season in our MTBIKER shop.
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