The cold weather is upon us. Here in northern Florida the winter weather is snow free but the air has become chilly and the sun is not as strong as the rest of the year.

We love to ride in the winter here but we have to pull out our winter gear to keep things comfy. The trick to keeping things warm in the winter is layers and moisture control. A good set of cotton or other absorbant type of material is the best for skin contact

The first layer of clothing that actually contacts your skin should wick moisture away. This is the most important layer. We all sweat and if the layer of cloth that contacts our skin doesn't absorb and draw it away from our body than we will get cold and wet in a hurry.

Shirts and pants should be loose fitting and comfortable. A comfortable pair of jeans and a sweatshirt will provide another layer of absorbant warm clothing

The next layer is where a good set of electrically heated clothing could really chase the chill away. The selection of jackets, gloves, and socks will be sure to satisfy all your needs and wants. There are a lot of gloves, coats, and socks that are excellent products that provide adjustable heating temps to satisfy your changing needs.

The next layer should provide wind protection and warmth. A good set of riding leathers should fit the bill. Leathers not only provide wind protection and insulation, but it also provides the abrasion protection that we expect from them.