Autumn/Winter wear

yost72

Just after opinions on what to wear as it will soon be getting a bit chillier. Last year I wore long sleeved jerseys in Autumn, then added either a compression top underneath (tended to get a bit warm) or a windproof jacket as it got colder. I also had some cycling tights, but when it was cold, I found it chilly between the 'nethers', so wore a pair of baggy shorts over the tights (which of course looks a little ridiculous)!
I am aware of things like arm and leg sleeves, which I think enable you to be flexible during your ride, and overshoes, which may be useful for me this year, but would be interested to find out what other people do to survive. Cheers.

sloppyschleckonds

Just layer up, but a good pair of roubaix longs will see you through the worst of winter

danlikesbikes

Their have been a few similar threads in the last week so worth checking the search function.

Personally I wear either, shirts & short sleeve too with arm and knee warmers with a Gillet in the back pocket, a cap in the back pocket, sometimes a buff too and possibly full finger gloves. If I get cold the Gillet goes on as does the cap. Or I have some 3/4 shorts that have no padding for wearing over my regular (Lycra shorts) for colder days.

Overshoes are pretty good as are overstocks for when it's cool but not too cold.

If it's really cold then out will come the soft shell jacket which I just wear a base layer under as I tend to run pretty hot when riding at speed even in the coldest conditions.

Layering is really the key and understand what works for you and what doesn't.

fatsmoker

As you're in the process of finding out what works best for you, you need to check the temperature when you set off. A degree or two either way can make quite a difference.

schlepcycling

Yost72 wrote:

Just after opinions on what to wear as it will soon be getting a bit chillier. Last year I wore long sleeved jerseys in Autumn, then added either a compression top underneath (tended to get a bit warm) or a windproof jacket as it got colder. I also had some cycling tights, but when it was cold, I found it chilly between the 'nethers', so wore a pair of baggy shorts over the tights (which of course looks a little ridiculous)!
I am aware of things like arm and leg sleeves, which I think enable you to be flexible during your ride, and overshoes, which may be useful for me this year, but would be interested to find out what other people do to survive. Cheers.

Unpadded bib tights worn over your regular padded shorts will help with the chilly 'nethers' on colder days but for late summer and autumn i.e. this time of year, armwarmers and a gilet are a cyclist best friend as you can put them on or take them off as you warm up or get colder.

onalnincli

Good,Just layer up, but a good pair of roubaix longs will see you through the worst of winter,thanks

sloppyschleckonds

onalnincli wrote:

Good,Just layer up, but a good pair of roubaix longs will see you through the worst of winter,thanks

Agreed

navrig2

Layering up is the answer but on some winter days you wont need the flexibility of layers for stripping when hot so don't be afraid to invest in a heaveier soft shell type winter jacket as an outer with insulating properties.

The Gore Phanotm II is a good choice as the sleeves are detachable.

kingderham

Depends how cold it is layers is the answer, but a Merino jersey and merino socks or seal skin socks have been very useful. If using thicker socks you might need to buy a larger pair of shoes.

ianbar

its bit of a learning curve but layering up means if you get too warm you can at least take a layer off or on etc.
personally i think good gloves and socks/overshoes are required. just wear lots of layers up top

IanRCarter

Just remember that layering doesn't mean wearing as many woolly jumpers as you can fit on. You'll stay warm by trapping air close to your body which will keep the heat in. A windproof jacket and a long sleeve merino base layer can keep you much warmer than you might think.