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When it comes to winter cycling, let's face it: Some parts of the country literally and figuratively blow more than others. Even so, at some point, no matter where you live, it will get colder. It will get windier. It will get wetter. And that's okay, as long as you're prepared. In addition to every other piece of winter cycling gear you must have to make the experience less painful, a good pair of cold-weather tights tops the list. After all, your legs do the brunt of the work, so why not keep them happy? In addition to this, there is your safety. Features--three layers laminated fabrics Lightweight spandex cycling tights are great for sun protection and compression and stretch fleece tights insulate and keep you dry and warm in cold months. But the warmest option for winter cycling are windproof or wind-resistant pants that also feature thermal lining. Many riders are surprised to learn how much warmer they are simply by shielding the wind. Layering is always important but fewer layers are required if your outer layer is windproof. Multi-layer fabric that is thermal, breathable and also windproof is the key to this approach. To accomplish this balance, laminated fabrics that include three layers are ideal. The outer face fabric of winter windpants is typically composed of nylon or polyester that serves as the windbreaker shell. On the inside, a thermal layer of soft brushed fleece works to trap heat in its engineered hollow-core fiber structure. This layer also helps to wick moisture, keeping you dry and for this reason thermal layers perform at their best when they are touching your skin.. Reflective is Important on Cycling Appare Winter months mean longer periods of low light and darkness. Balnna Designs men¡¯s cycling tights include 3M Scotchlite reflective treatments that use glass beads that are lined up in a precise pattern to maximize light reflection back to the source, rather than scattering the reflective light.