The balaclava has roots in the Crimean War of the 1850s, but it's as modern as the synthetic fabrics used to make it today.

A cold weather riding jacket and pants, insulated gloves and boots, and a full-face helmet; you’d think this is all you’d need to keep yourself warm while riding. However, if you’ve ever ridden in ...

Editor’s Note: A balaclava (aka balaclava helmet) is defined as “a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face.” I did some research to try and find the origin of the ...

If adding long underwear and gloves to the daily bike commute has been nice, but your face is still frozen, it’s time to try a balaclava — that crazy-looking, super-warm hat/mask that covers ...