Winter clothing?

Dick Scruttock

Can anyone advise me what sort of clothing i should be looking at for winter chain gangs? I have a bit of stuff but advice on most things would be good, advice needed on footwear, tops, bib tights etc.

father_jack

Windproof Gillet (when it's cool, but not cold enough for windproof jacket)
Non windproof jacket (again not cold enough, or blustery cold wind for windproof jacket)
Lycra cap, when it's bit chilly your ears get chilled a bit
Windproof & warm cap for when it's several degrees below that one
Gloves (waterproof pair, and one for very cold weather)
Windproof tights/bib tights
Cap with a peak to protect your eyes from rain (baseball cap will do)
Warm socks, and perhaps waterproof socks (expensive)
Waterproof overshoes
Long sleeved warmer jersey
Windproof jacket
Waterproof trousers and jacket
Long sleeved lycra tights (for when it's too cold for shorts, too hot for full windproof warm tights)


Really have several bike setups

a) Hot and sunny day - shorts and jersey
b) A bit chilly night - lycra cap, gillet or thin jacket
c) Raining on a warm day same as a) but if it's heavy put on overshoes. If it's really heavy (will cool chest down, legs are ok) put on waterproof jacket/waterproof gloves.
d) Cold wet days, full waterproofs including trousers. Windproof cap to keep in heat (gets wet but should stay warm for ride home)
e) Colder day, long sleeved jersey and windproof jacket. Depending on how cold either tights, or windproof tights. Lighter gloves
f) Near zero or sub zero temps, full on multiple layers, tights and windproof bibs, jersey, gillet, windproof top, windproof cap and warm beanie or even baraclava, neck wind stopper (need to get one of these) Two pairs of gloves, two pairs of warm wool socks, overshoes.

sundog

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softlad

I never realised cycling was so complex....

bendertherobot

TIs easy. When it gets colder, wear a warmer thing, or more less warm things.

sundog

Do people actually cycle when its cold and raining?

Pokerface

sundog wrote:

Do people actually cycle when its cold and raining?

Yes.

Scrumple

windproof headband - prefer it to a hat as they just get itchy

cougie

Hate to think how much kit I have ! Buffs or bandanas are great too - under the helmet for head and ears and when its really cold another round the neck and chin ! Winter cycling is just as much fun as summer - its just done with more kit on.

Cleat Eastwood

something figure hugging, yet seductive

carl_p

sundog wrote:

Do people actually cycle when its cold and raining?

No

Dmak

Carl_P wrote:

sundog wrote:

Do people actually cycle when its cold and raining?

No

Why not? It's just water. Wimps:P

father_jack

I do, cycled in freezing weather, thunderstorms (steel bike heh heh)

chuckcork

Father Jack wrote:

I do, cycled in freezing weather, thunderstorms (steel bike heh heh)

...and sleet/snow, gale force winds....