Endura MTB Winter Apparel Review by Jeff Kendall-Weed

Riding mountain bikes in the Pacific Northwest can be a very wet and dirty experience. After spending several years riding in the upper left corner of the U.S.A., Jeff Kendall-Weed has learned what it takes for riding apparel to be able to withstand a truly wet winter riding season. We set Jeff up with some wet weather MTB apparel from Endura to see if it was up to the challenge. Watch Jeff's review below and keep reading to see how well the Endura MTB apparel performed against nasty weather and rowdy riding.

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While we have “mild” winters here in the Pacific Northwest, the term “mild” is slightly misleading. In a “real” winter, stranded by endless snow and ice, mountain biking becomes simply a memory accompanied by a collection of scarred shins and collar bones; or perhaps the sport is simply some penciled dates on the calendar for a quick trip to Moab- a trip that will likely be cancelled and replaced by a few more days on the ski hill. You see, our “mild” winters give us the illusion that we can continue to enjoy the trails, which in turn means we often venture out in 37° rain, determined to enjoy our sport in the belly of the winter. After all, it’s a “mild” climate, so it shouldn’t be a problem right? Well I’ll admit that, in 37° rain, along with the PNW humidity, it can indeed end up being a challenge to enjoy riding, “mild” or not. After 5 winters up here, I’ve learned that good winter clothing is an absolute necessity, perhaps more so than soft, sticky tires or decent fenders.

// Jeff Kendall-Weed

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