Leg warmers
LEARN MORE ABOUT CYCLING LEGS
The cycling leg warmers are an element of cycling clothing designed to protect the muscles of the legs and, especially, the knees.
There are 2 types of cycling leg warmers: pirates and long.
The cycling leg warmers of the pirate or knee pad type, cover from the thigh to just below the knee, and are especially indicated for the protection and support of that joint .
The cycling leg warmers long, however, occupy the entire leg and can provide greater care to the different muscles of the lower extremities.
Like all cycling garments, one of the most important factors to take into account when choosing cycling leg warmers is the size, since an erroneous measurement can cause a constant fall of the legs.
It is advisable to use cycling leg warmers during the first kilometers of travel, to protect the joints and get the muscles to reach a good temperature quickly.
There are many materials and fabrics used to manufacture cycling leg warmers, highlighting lycra and thermal fabric leg warmers, as well as specific fabric for water resistance.< /p>