How many layers this morning?

Belv
Belv Posts: 866
edited November 2008 in Commuting chat
I went four layers on my torso at 5.30 this morning and it made me late for work. Damn.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,399
    Belv wrote:
    I went four layers on my torso at 5.30 this morning and it made me late for work. Damn.


    Ok I'll ask

    How did it make you late for work?
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  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    Just two for me. A ribbed merino wool base layer and a windproof Altura jacket. Doesn't sound like much, but it's surprisingly effective, I was toasty warm!
  • chuckcork
    chuckcork Posts: 1,471
    4 layers!

    Sounds like you need to reconsider your clothing, thats sounds pretty excessive.

    What was it, -15C?
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  • Belv
    Belv Posts: 866
    I got too hot so had to slow down. Having a bit of a cold didn't help, i couldn't face setting off feeling chilly so i kept putting on clothes till i felt comfortable: big mistake, i should know better.
  • girv73
    girv73 Posts: 842
    Just two for me - was a bit too warm by the time I got to work!
    Today is a good day to ride
  • jangle
    jangle Posts: 114
    3 for me.. Base layer, fleece and altura reflex jacket. Bit too warm but like you have a bit of a cold and couldn't start chilly.
  • The_Darkness
    The_Darkness Posts: 20
    Two....baselayer and waterproof shell. Body was warm. Now the hands were a different story....
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    3/4 length dhb bib tights, Old tee shirt, Sombrio 3/4 length baggies or Endura Hummvee 3/4/ length baggies, Rugby socks, Thinsulate gloves and a Endura Hi vis jacket - thats yer lot. I "enhance" with arm warmers or full length tights or even 2 tee shirts!

    Supposed to get real cold soon!
  • el_presidente
    el_presidente Posts: 1,963
    Helly long sleeve, a mid-weight fleece & gilet. Baggies. Felt fine.

    I have only worn my tights once this winter & I felt too hot. cor get me!
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  • coffeecup
    coffeecup Posts: 128
    A pair of bid tights and a warm jacket, so just the one layer (unless you count the bid tights ??)

    A pair of woolie boolie socks and some shimano winter boots.

    Warm as toast
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Thick socks, bib tights, DHB jersey (fairly snuggly), Descente windproof jacket. Being bald is no fun on mornings like today, though.
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    get a wig :wink:
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  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,780
    polyester tshirt and Aldi winter top and matching aldi bike tights - no worries

    also wearing gore gloves (a bit rubbish tho) and an assos headband which I would heartily reccomend to everyone, they keep your ears and forehead warm but allow the heat to vent so you don't get sweaty
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  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    Bike dead, and failed to fix/secure another so 5 quid bus fare and half an hour longer on the jpourney :(

    p.s 2 layers lol
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    edited November 2008
    STEFANOS4784 wrote:
    Bike dead, and failed to fix/secure another so 5 quid bus fare and half an hour longer on the jpourney :(

    p.s 2 layers lol

    My deepest sympathy in this most troubling time, be strong, be brave :cry:
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  • davidmiller
    davidmiller Posts: 320
    HH base layer, Assoss windproof jacket, Altura waterproof jacket with borken zip stuck in middle (roll on Xmas!!).

    Rubbish sealskinz gloves = cold fingers.

    Puncture - stopped three times in ten miles cos I could be a****d changing it (just done it now in my lunch break).

    Got to work, boiler knackered - freezing coold shower. So it would be monday then!!!

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  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    5 , Bib tights, base layer, thermal layer, short sleeved top, waterproof layer. I was wetter from the inside by the time I got to the office, but still warm
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    LewisKit baselayer, club jersey, with Altura Night Vision jacket on top. Fleeced running tights with bib shorts over the top, an Assos thermal hat over my Assos (I know, I might be affected :) ) cap, fleecey gloves, LewisKit merino wool socks, neoprene overshoes. Nice and toasty.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Flew in from Barcelona this morning so no bike.

    2 layers.

    Tired.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    It's not the number of layers that bothers me it's how long it takes to get ready at both ends that annoys me, grrrrr! :evil:
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  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    How many layers this morning?


    ONE ... it's called a duvet and it's big and fat .... I've got 10 days off work :)
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  • rhext
    rhext Posts: 1,639
    Three - assuming cold snap was still with us. Turned out it wasn't, so had a slow ride in today to avoid boiling. Maybe it will be colder this evening!
  • Belv
    Belv Posts: 866
    AndyManc wrote:
    How many layers this morning?


    ONE ... it's called a duvet and it's big and fat .... I've got 10 days off work :)
    There's absolutely no need for that. :x It was completely uncalled for.
    Now, how do i report a very offensive post...?
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    Belv wrote:
    AndyManc wrote:
    How many layers this morning?


    ONE ... it's called a duvet and it's big and fat .... I've got 10 days off work :)
    There's absolutely no need for that. :x It was completely uncalled for.
    Now, how do i report a very offensive post...?

    You can report it to me if you like .... I've got 10 days free to handle it :roll:
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I finally plucked up the BALLS to get out of the house, sweet baby jebuz how cold is it today, my face almost fell off. I being a complete fool checked the metoffice website for all four of my local weather stations, no sign of rain - I get half a mile up the road and it pours down, doh!

    Anyway it turned out to be a most enjoyable wet and muddy ride.
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  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    5 layers. 1 endura merino base layer with my dhb bib tights on top of that followed by my helly hansen base layer and then another base layer on top of that and finally my gill fleece lined mtb long sleeve jersey. I was just nice and cosy though it was by far my slowest commute of the year into a really vicious headwind. Took me nearly 15 mins longer than my normal 45min commute and on a slightly higher average heart rate so it wasn't as if I was putting any less effort though I was carrying much more than usual in my bag (full gym gear including trainers & parcel I needed to send off). Can't wait for the ride home. Hopefully I will just get pushed along - won't even have to pedal :roll:

    I too get rather bored with all the layering up and pulling off. Might get myself one of those thick jackets and base layers and see how I get on with that.
  • ansbaradigeidfran
    ansbaradigeidfran Posts: 526
    I had one layer more than I intended: t-shirt and jumper because I was out of long-sleeved tops. So that made three layers on top, two below (jeans and leggings).
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    full winter tights

    real madrid tshirt underneath my road jacket, no need to wear anything technical underneath my coat.

    buff and a skull cap, and a helmet

    winter gloves

    winter socks

    normal shoes and from tomorrow overshoes (as i needed to buy a new pair)
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Whats wrong with you all ? Its Minus 3 (According to the Beeb) right now and all I have is thermal leggins, Shorts, One Shirt and a light jacket, I MIGHT not use fingerless gloves but we will see

    Now I order the lot of you to MTFU and have a safe commute

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  • singlespeedexplosif
    singlespeedexplosif Posts: 1,564
    Where's everybody riding, Pluto?

    A mere -5 here this morning, plus windchill of course.
    Endura 3/4 bibs and Ground Effect Baked Alaska.
    Woolie Boolies on the feet and Specialized Deflects on the hands. Toasty warm.

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