layering

phelim

when i've been out on the bike i have been overheating, looking for layering ideas.
i normally wear a base layer, club thermal jacket &gore alp-x jacket and a skull cap.

thanks

Anonymous

Might help?

http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/articl ... ers--11411

dave_hill

My regime as follows, depending upon season...

Hot Weather
UnderArmour Heatgear long-sleeved top
Bib shorts
Baggy shorts (Sombrios or cut-off suprlus combat pants)
Moto-style jersey or t-shirt
Thin cotton socks

Mild Weather
As above, but possibly swap the shorts for 3/4 length "knickers" depending on temperature.
Loop pile cotton socks

Autumn cold
Bib shorts
Helly Hansen Lifa long-sleeved top
Bib Tights
Baggy shorts
Moto-style jersey
Lightweight wind and waterproof layer
Thin cotton socks
Sealskinz Mid Lights

Winter Cold
Bib shorts
Thermal leggings
Helly Hansen Lifa long-sleeved top
Bib Tights
Baggy shorts
Micro-fleece jacket
Mid or heavy-weight wind and waterproof layer
Loop pile wool mix socks
Sealskinz Mid Lights and larger shoes (1/2 size up)

Chaka Ping

Even in winter I usually just wear long sleeved base layer, short-sleeved jersey and gilet.

Perhaps with a thin waterproof in the rain.

Oh, and long tights with shorts under/over depending on lycra/baggy preference.

Usual advice is you should feel just a bit too chilly when you start off, and you'll soon warm up to a comfy level.

ride_whenever

I generally wear as little as possible, carry some extra layers. The cold just encourages you to cycle harder, you just have to be quite on the ball about changing...

cjw

In the winter;

Long sleeved jersey (MT500)
Gill Freedom Jacket when it gets below about 4C (otherwise the jersey is fine by itself) but usually have to take this off once warmed up after 15-20 mins
Helly Hensen base tights
Bib tights (full length)
Shorts
Winter Sealskinz gloves
Med Thermal Sealskinz socks

Thats it.

Will Snow

tee, primark shorts, socks from tesco, my knackered sixsixone comp gloves. oh and if its cold an old hoodie. goes for dh, xc, everything really. (unless its reallly hot i lose the tee and show off my sexy body)

supersonic

I keep it basic. Generally use the same base layer and outer layer for all rides, just change the mid layer for tempertaure differences. Base layer must be wicking, top layer breathable, waterproof and windproof. Insummer may just wear the base layer on its own, or a football shirt. Might ignore the mid layer completely on a wet warm day. I use Nike DRi Fit bottoms.

Ciaran500

Will Snow wrote:

tee, primark shorts, socks from tesco, my knackered sixsixone comp gloves. oh and if its cold an old hoodie. goes for dh, xc, everything really. (unless its reallly hot i lose the tee and show off my sexy body)

Perfect, if its too cold to be out in clothes like that I generally don't go out.

None of theses fancy clothes for me.

Will Snow

rather spend my money on my bike... i know im crap, but atleast i can make it better...

strodey

get rid of the club thermal jacket

Steve_b77

In the summer I was wearing a pair of Endura Humvee shorts (now ditched cos the waist band is kinda weird) and a cycling jersey from halfords or a T-Shirt when it was proper warm, nike sport socks & skate shoes.

During the winter including proper frozen ground barely getting above zero trip to Llandegla I wore Fox High Frequency shorts, a trespass short sleeved base layer and a Aldi Winter bike jacket, seal skinz mid-light & shimano MT41 SPD shoes.

Both topped of with Sixsix One Gloves.

I did read in MRUK that it's best to dress so you're near to proper cold/shivering almost when you start and after 10-15mins you'll be upto a nice winter operating temperature.

Don't forget to take a warm jacket/hoodie and a beanie/wooly hat for post ride grub if you're stopping off at a cafe/riding centre at the end of yer ride.

tomfraserb

Down here in "Sunny" Wales ive been wearing, a Short Sleeved base layer, Endura Singletrack Shorts, Sombrio Short Sleeved Jersey, Thor Gloves, Raceface Knee/Leg pads, and a stinky pair of old DC shoes. Like Steve_b77 said, I am shivering as I leave the house... but 10 minutes down the road I feel fine. It has been proper cold down here too! I would say just try some combos and see what works for you.

Good Luck

Matteeboy

On all but the very coldest days, my Altura jacket (Nevis) with a long arm polyprop vest works fine. Also have some Altura wind/waterproof gloves (about the best £30 I have spent) and wear shorts in anything over 12 degrees C, or some Nike trousers (tightish but not cycle specific) under that. Have waterproof trousers too but I prefer not to use them if possible (they slip down at the back!) and overboots for if it's REALLY wet.

Never ever feel uncomfortable with that lot.

Summer time it's boardshorts, a T shirt, cycle gloves and a big smile.

monkeysm8

What about this for a bit of layering cheapness!!! http://www.mandmdirect.com/Productdetai ... logue=RG58
Just got one and I am well happy with it for a fiver!!!!