Cycling Gilets

If you’ve pedalled to the top of the mountain you’ll probably be very hot. But that soaring descent can be a cold experience on even the hottest of days. Keep your body from going into chill mode by slipping on a gilet (that’s French for ‘vest’) before you start the downhill ride and keep the wind and rushing air from cooling you down. A gilet is a sleeveless, windproof (and sometimes water-resistant) outer layer with a vented back panel to keep your back breathable as the wind is brushed aside. A gilet also doubles up as a perfect spring/autumn layer. Slip it on for the early morning start and stash it in a jersey pocket when the day gets warmer. A versatile garment that every cyclist should own, a gilet combines perfectly with arm warmers to keep you at just the right temperature all day long.

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