What to wear what not to.....

James23

Hi there

As its getting to the point of summmer end what summer i might add. I am looking at Autumn\winter clothes.

I have seen a jacket will most likley get but i dont know weather to wear sorts or trousers or shorts\leggings

So what do you guys where on those rainny and windy days over the Winter Autumn months to keep warm while out.

Cheers J

ride_whenever

Waterproof 3/4 lengths, lycra short sleeve and a gilet.

Layering is always yoru friend so you can change as the weather does...

.blitz

James23 wrote:

...but i dont know weather to wear sorts or trousers or shorts\leggings

I think trousers in general are a bad idea and they're even worse on a bike. Regular or 3/4 baggies with knee pads/warmers and crew-length socks will keep the fashion police away all through winter.

You are allowed to wear full-length bib tights but only during the hours of darkness.

mellex

.blitz wrote:

You are allowed to wear full-length bib tights but only during the hours of darkness.

Noted.

BurtonM

i wear my 3/4 waterproofs.
a skin tight base layer
my jersey
a light waterproof
som sealskins and my knee pads and elbow pads.
when it gets really cold the kneck buff goes on.
i put my all weather gloves on too

delcol

3/4s base layer may be a jumper if required if not carry one in pack and a event waterproof jacket.

Northwind

Because I'm remarkably hardcore, I just wear my regular shorts, pair of sealskins, my kneepads (they double as warmers), regular kit up top with either my lovely cheap tesco fleece or a waterproof (or both). Does the job... The shorts do get wet in rain of course but I have a considerable acreage of mudguards which helps a lot. Oh, and the inevitable buff of course- don't underestimate the awesomeness of the Polar Buff.

maloo

Normally I just wear my shorts along with knee pads, seal skinz socks, t shirt and if its raining I have a waterproof jacket in my bag. I find i get too hot really easy even in winter.

Zeroman_IR

3/4 length shorts, leg warmers and Sealskinz. The leg warmers stop water running into the top of the Sealskinz and really do keep you toasty. A base layer and Pace eVent jacket. You'll arrive back just as dry as you left.