Amgen tour of California 2012

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First look: Vermarc cool weather gear

  • Vermarc's Super Roubaix Double Zip Warmup Tight is a tidy solution to a common problem: wear them while you pre-ride the course then easily strip them off at the start line so you never get too cold.

    Vermarc's Super Roubaix Double Zip Warmup Tight is a tidy solution to a common problem: wear them while you pre-ride the course then easily strip them off at the start line so you never get too cold.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Vermarc Sock Booties are simple in both concept and execution - they're basically just oversized, heavy-duty socks with reinforced cutouts for the cleats - but effective nonetheless for keeping your feet warm and reasonably dry in cool and damp conditions.

    The Vermarc Sock Booties are simple in both concept and execution - they're basically just oversized, heavy-duty socks with reinforced cutouts for the cleats - but effective nonetheless for keeping your feet warm and reasonably dry in cool and damp conditions.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The fleece-backed Super Roubaix fabric offers plenty of warmth while ankle grippers keep the bottoms in place.

    The fleece-backed Super Roubaix fabric offers plenty of warmth while ankle grippers keep the bottoms in place.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The side zips go all the way so all you have to do is undo each one and off they come.

    The side zips go all the way so all you have to do is undo each one and off they come.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The simple high-cut waist isn't ideal for long rides but that's not what these are for, anyway.

    The simple high-cut waist isn't ideal for long rides but that's not what these are for, anyway.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Vermarc offers its winter hats in a wide range of styles and colors.

    Vermarc offers its winter hats in a wide range of styles and colors.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The cutout is big enough that the bootie won't interfere with most pedal systems but the heel and toe areas will ultiimately wear through once you start walking in them a bit.

    The cutout is big enough that the bootie won't interfere with most pedal systems but the heel and toe areas will ultiimately wear through once you start walking in them a bit.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com