For comfort and protection there are many kinds of gloves for all kinds of weather conditions. There are also lots of options for keeping your head, and feet warm. Not sure if you want to wear tights or long sleeves? Bring arm or leg warms along for the ride and put them on when you need them, and take them off when you don't. Skins Compression tights can speed recovery, and even help with leg swelling during long flights or driving. Properly layers can help keep you warm during long rides. There are many kids of base layers that are made from both manmade materials, and natural fibers. "Belgian knee warmer." Have you ever seen a pro racer in terrible conditions with out anything covering there knees? Their knees are covered with EMBROCATION, a mix of ingredients like black pepper and capsicum that is both wind and water proof.