Ace the Base
The days of waffle-knit, sweat-soaked cotton long johns are long gone. The latest thermal underwear insulates by trapping air next to the skin more efficiently and sucking moisture away. Add warmth by blocking air flow over exposed blood vessels-like on your head and neck.
Bodz Winter Silver 1/4 Zip...
Bodz Winter Silver 1/4 Zip
HD Bar & Shield Logo Essentials Balaclava
Forma Sonic Winter Boots
Bodz Winter Silver Moto-Johns
Sokz Ceramic Socks
The Bodz's heavyweight polyamide and polypropylene construction offers moisture management (i.e.wicking) as well as good insulation against the cold. The soft, stretchy material and unisex design is flexible, yet skin-tight under your riding gear (and works well with Gore-Tex). An integrated silver filament combats bacteria too-and the funky stench riders generate after long rides. We like the tall, zippered collar to seal out drafts.
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Bodz Winter Silver Moto-Johns $75
The Moto-Johns are made from the same winter-weight Skinlife material as the Winter Zip, which means it wicks away moisture, and has a silver filament to fight the funk. The long-john-style fits close without binding at the waist or knees and, because no seams or labels poke out along the sides, waist or seat, your ride stays chafe-free.
Forma Sonic Winter Boots $299
Stout leather uppers, a gear shift pad, adjustable closures and ankle protection are standard issue for the Forma boots, but what elevates them to winter riding gear is the insulation. Forma calls it Win Therm, and it's said to reflect your body heat back to the source, for better thermal performance without the bulk. Additional Dry-Tex lining provides a waterproof-and-breathable membrane to aid in moisture transfer, and the replaceable footbed even offers an Air Pump system.
www.formaboots.com
HD Bar & Shield Logo Essentials Balaclava $25
We like to add a layer under our helmet for extra insulation. Harley's lightweight, stretchable balaclava features Windpro fleece that's 80% resistant to wind and soft to the skin. 55/45-percent acrylic/cotton, with two reflective stripes and embroidered graphics.
www.harley-davidson.com
Sokz Ceramic Socks $25
These socks sport ceramic fibers-for a high level of insulation against the cold-and Lenpur, a wood derivative that's said offer superior humidity transfer (compatible with waterproof/breathable membrane boots). Each sock is anatomically designed (there's a left and right sock) with built-in arch support and padding at the toe and heel. An above-the-calf design offers additional warmth and comfort.
www.real-rider.com