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Men's neck warmers, tubes and face masks — the small piece of kit that makes a cold, windy day rideable. Merino and technical fabrics that seal the gap between helmet and jacket, breathe when you are working, and pull up over your face when the wind bites.
Frequently Asked Questions
The gap between your jacket collar and helmet is where cold and wind get in, and sealing it makes a bad day rideable. Pulled up over your face it also protects your cheeks and nose from windburn and spindrift. It is small, cheap and disproportionately useful.
A simple tube or neck gaiter is the versatile default: round the neck, up over the face, or under the helmet as a bonus layer. A shaped face mask or balaclava gives more coverage for genuinely cold, high-wind days. For most Australian riding, a good tube covers it.
Merino is the standout: warm, breathable and odour-resistant even worn against your face for days. Technical synthetics are light, stretchy and quick-drying. Avoid heavy cotton, which gets damp from your breath and stays cold and clammy.
Fabric choice mostly solves it. A breathable merino or technical tube moves moisture rather than trapping it, so it does not ice up like a dense cotton one. Pulling it just below your nose when you do not need full coverage also helps it stay dry.
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