Best clothes for commuting in London

murrencs

Hi All,

As the winter is coming, it's time to dress warmer outside. Usually I just wear a t-shirt and a long or short trousers. But these are not too warm and not waterproof at all. Usually by the end of my 8km road to work, I sweat a lot so would be good something breathing thing. Also looking for solution for rainy days, some waterproof clothes.

If you guys have any experience, recommendation, don't hold it back

cooldad

Full lycra, with white shorts.

fenix

What do other cyclists you see wear ?

If its peeing down you'd be better off in lycra and change at work. Forget waterproof trousers - you'll be as wet from sweat as you would rain.

The Rookie

Base layer T-shirt and lightweight baggy shorts, if its really chucking it down I wear a windproof, otherwise anything vaguely waterproof ends in me looking like a dishrag from sweating. that's down to about 0 to 4C, then I add a softshell if its colder.

MrLion

I’m full Lycra! If money isn’t an object - the rapha commuting clothes are wonderful. Comfortable, breathable, durable. I know my sizes and pick up whatever’s on offer in the sale when it comes up.

Breathable waterproof fabrics are actually pretty easy to find these days - you can probably find half decent waterproofs without having to lie to your partner / children / self about how much you spent.

The Rookie

MrLion wrote:

Breathable waterproof fabrics are actually pretty easy to find these days - you can probably find half decent waterproofs without having to lie to your partner / children / self about how much you spent.

I've yet to try any breathable 'waterproof' that breaths enough to make it worth wearing at all.

darkhairedlord

Baggy jeans with waist band secured around the knees. Pair this up with some white boxer shorts pulled up under your arm pits, a shirt made from grandmas curtains/table cloth and a well waxed beard. That should do it.