What type of bike clothing are you wearing?

othello

A bit of a general question really, but what type of bike clothing are you wearing for the current weather conditions?

Today down South was fantastic weather -- really sunny, blue skies but also flipping cold when in the shade. I've always thought this time of year is a bit tricky to get right for layering etc as its very changeable. So what are people wearing on rides at the moment?

I'm currently wearing:

* Merino base layer (especially if flipping freezing)
* Sometimes a mid-layer depending on the cold, which might be a short sleeve cycling top
* Gore softshell jacket
* Tights (no chance of getting the shorts out yet!)

But I saw a couple of guys braving it in almost summer gear this afternoon, the nutters!

ilovedirt

Girl! i wore my shorts all through winter!

Zaskar20

Northwave merino base layer top
Endura Windchill jersey/jacket
Endura Humvee 3/4 shorts
Sealskinz socks
Five Ten Impact Hi shoes

Sorted!

phz

this weekend i wore -

5 10 freeriders (with everyday socks)

oakley cassette shorts

nike compression base layer
oakley short sleeve jersey

royal pro gloves

pretty much what i tend to wear all year round on the bike with only really the base layer coming off in the summer

slainte rob

Northwind

All I do when it's cold is add a cheap fleece as a top layer over my usual riding kit. In colder weather (-5 and downwards) I add a thermal base. But that's it really. Just now I'm just in regular riding kit, it's not been cold enough to need thermals etc.

chris_sw

I wore shorts all through the winter too, except when it was actually snowing.

My last ride was in shorts and a t-shirt because I was so excited about the sun coming out that I forgot it was actually still cold! Next ride probably going be shorts and a long sleeved jersey, maybe base layer too if the sun isn't out.

supersonic

Golf jacket
£5 fleece
Cheap base layer
Tracksuit bottoms.

Works fine.

ilovedirt

chris_sw wrote:

I wore shorts all through the winter too, except when it was actually snowing.

I wore shorts in the snow too, needless to say i got some funny looks but apart from my shins getting a little chilly occasionally from riding through an icy puddle, i didn't really mind.

But yeah i wear:
t shirt
mtb jersey
cheap baggy shorts
bandana (keeps my girly hair out my face)
vans skater shoes (good with flats, want some five-tens though)
two pairs of socks (one thin, one thick)

I was also wearing a scarf/snood type thing and an extra t shirt when it was really cold/snowing.
I've ordered a decent base layer and some enduro shorts though, hopefully should be a bit more comfy.

JamesBrckmn

Shorts, t shirt, and thin fleece, with sleeves rolled up on the uphills, down on the downhills
and socks, shoes and helmet. only shoes, and obviously helmet are cycling specific

cat_with_no_tail

3/4 length padded bib shorts
3/4 length shorts
wicking t-shirt
lightweight windproof jacket
regular socks
shimano shoes
shades 8)
helmet

othello

OK, OK, I am officially a big girls blouse!

I have been mixing up on my new road bike, and then I have been seriously layering!

sampras38

I found today fairly warm and had bib shorts with leg warmers, shoes with no covers, s/s base layer under a s/s jersey, on top an Assos gilet and castelli neoprone gloves. Just about right..not too hot, not too cold. Probably could have done without the leg warmers.

A KIRK

Was out yesterday over Leith Hill, I was wearing
BAse layer
Cycling jersey
Waterproof jacket
Lycra Leggins with shorts over the top
Normal trainers

I was warm if not to warm

Ghostgraphics

Three piece suit, bow tie, top hat and a nice pair of brogues for me today.

othello

Ghostgraphics wrote:

Three piece suit, bow tie, top hat and a nice pair of brogues for me today.

Ah yes, I think I saw you! You were hammering that singletrack...

mrfmilo

Tenn Short sleeved base layer
Tenn Jersey
Altura Cropton Windproof jacket
Altura Shorts (forgot which ones)
Kona Stuff gloves

That kept me warm today and it was 5 degrees

fitch28

base layer with long sleeves
old nike top
altura jacket in camelback just in case
shock absorber
poo coloured 2 year old asda 3/4 lengths with holes in the knees and a dangerously threadbare backside (but i love 'em!)
back onto fingerless gloves this weekend


was very comfortable

phoebian

Old pair of Nike Windrunners.
Any old socks.
Black long johns
Some random 3/4's I have
Random long sleeve base layer
T-shirt
Gloves - 661 comp
Helmet - Specialized Tactic

Have a Campagnolo Raytech Waterproof Light TXN Jacket stowed away, for if I get cold. Tend not to get cold if I am riding.

Raymondavalon

Today it was 5ºC out when I rode.
I wore Endura Singletrack shorts with Endura padded undershorts, 661 Kyle Strait knee pads (yea, they keep the knees warm and safe) an ice hockey shirt with cotton tee shirt under it.
Oh, and gloves.. I always wear gloves..

ExeterSimon

Full body skin suit.

Until I bumped into Rachel Atherton and she told me to take it off.

El Capitano

This morning, on the commute, I wore:

Bibshorts
Long sleeved baselayer
Lycra tights
Long sleeved lycra jersey
Hi-Viz Jacket
Thermal socks
Shoes with overshoes
Gloves
2 X buff - one made into a skull cap, the other on the neck and lower face.

And, I was still cold...

bannedbiker

Yestday out on Dartmoor I had 5 10 freeriders, wetsuit socks, Fox launch knee/shin pads, endura undershorts and baggies, specialized ss base layer, gridlock jacket, royal race shirt (to cover the florescent yellow jacket!), buff up over my head, lid, ice-working gloves from a local PPE place. temp was about 0 and there was strong cold winds, i was a bit chilly but fine as long as we were moving.

For the commute today it was Vans SPD shoes, wetsuit socks, leg warmers, undershorts and baggies, ss base layer, jacket, buff, same gloves and again i was fine once i'd warmed up.

MacAndCheese

Yesterday in the nice but cold weather on the south downs I was wearing:

Baggy Shorts with padded lycra undershorts
Kyle strait kneepads to keep my knees warm
Vans SPDs with thick running socks
some old t-shirt
A cheap waterproof (breathability = zero - the inside was literally dripping by the end of the ride)
Buff
Windproof gloves

El Capitano

bannedbiker wrote:

and again i was fine once i'd warmed up.

That just wasn't happening this morning - too much stop/start traffic to get a good pace going.

bails87

[i]lots of people[/i]! wrote:

Baggy Shorts with padded lycra undershorts
Kyle strait kneepads to keep my knees warm

This, which seems to be pretty standard, with a long sleeve merino baselayer and a gore windproof jacket over the top. And winter gloves, started off with regular ones but ended up with pretty cold hands.

bannedbiker

El Capitano wrote:

bannedbiker wrote:

and again i was fine once i'd warmed up.

That just wasn't happening this morning - too much stop/start traffic to get a good pace going.

Yeah, i dont get that issue much on my commute, i dont go through a city centre.

Dubzy

George at Asda

ed_arnold

Padded Lycra shorts
Thin baggy outer shorts
Hexpad compression top
Mountain Life longsleeve wicking layer
Endura knee warmers
Sealskins socks
and of course, a buff!

I carry a fleece in my pack for when I stop

jimih73

This mornings commute was a little soggy so

overshoes
3/4 length tights
waterproof shorts
Nike pro vest
short sleeve cycle shirt
waterproof jacket
normal full finger glove

was much too warm on arrival at work, no vest tomorrow!!

Flynny2010

I am wearing the following -

endura padded Lycra 3/4 length shorts
animal knee length bike shorts
Nike long / short sleeve skin (dependant of weather)
altura night vision jacket
fox biking socks


Keeps me nice and warm / cool and dry deparnant on the weather

cheers

Richard

Itsari

Sundays ride - Bermuda 3/4 shorts, canuck long sleeved jersey, mismatched socks, vans and my knacked brown gloves.

Had my stealth and s'skin gloves in the bag though just incase the weather turned a bit harsher.